Advanced Practitioner Outpatient Oncology

About the role

Under the clinical supervision of the Medical Director of the Department is accountable for the clinical management of patients.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for the initial evaluation and treatment of patients in assigned areas.
• Performs initial history and physical as evidenced by appropriate documentation.
• Writes standard orders in accordance with hospital policy.
• Writes appropriate orders related to pre-existing conditions.
• Discusses with the attending physician and nursing staff physical and/or emotional findings, which may interfere with care of the patient.
• Evaluates nursing, medical, social and educational needs on assigned patients.
• Initiates referral to appropriate ancillary departments and community resources based on patient need and documents on the progress note.
• Writes progress notes for each visit documenting pertinent information regarding patient progress and treatment regime.
• Writes orders appropriate to the patient's care requirements in compliance with existing contract.
• Establishes medical diagnoses in compliance with contract.
• Refers to the physician or designee those problems which require consultation and documents same on progress note.
• Makes immediate referral of acute and or life-threatening patient conditions to physician or designee.
• Documents physical findings and treatment plan pertaining to same.
• Performs technical functions according to the contract.
• Documents results of technical functions performed.
• Reports to physician or designee any abnormal findings related to same.
• Maintains medical records and documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Participates actively in quality improvement projects of the department.
• Participates in nursing committees and other activities that promote the growth and development of nursing and/or patient care.
• Supervises and mentors Oncology Nurse Coordinator/GI Nurse Navigator and Medical Assistants.
• Assesses patients in Infusion Therapy on an as needed basis and manages patients who require immediate attention.
• Manages patients on an urgent basis, decreasing need to send patients to the Emergency Department during regular business hours.
• Works with Clinical Trials to manage care according to protocols.
• Assesses patients for potential eligibility.
• Follows patients through the care continuum parameters set by the study.

Requirements

• Successful completion of Physician Assistant Program OR Nurse Practitioner Program with a master’s degree.
• Experience: 1-2 years of oncology experience preferred.
• Licensure: Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses, as a Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner OR Licensed Physician Assistant. Completion of all RQI lessons and assessments quarterly, to maintain active CPR card for BLS. Maintains active ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Provider Card and certificate of added qualification. OCN preferred or eligible.

Qualifications

• A high level of analytical ability required for assessing patients and implementing appropriate intervention.
• Substantial interpersonal skills required to effectively interact with staff, physicians, patients, and family members.
• Knowledge of patient and workplace safety as it relates to job duties.
• Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable.

Skills

• A high level of analytical ability required for assessing patients and implementing appropriate intervention.
• Substantial interpersonal skills required to effectively interact with staff, physicians, patients, and family members.
• Knowledge of patient and workplace safety as it relates to job duties.
• Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$82,774.65 - $137,823.94 Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Schedule

Not specified.