APP Heme Onc- Clinical Research Center

About the role

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the Hematology and/or Oncology specialty manages health problems and coordinates health care in acute or specialty care settings. These APPs deliver patient care and medical services to individuals, families and groups by utilizing standards of care in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations to assess health status, diagnose medical conditions, develop medical plan of care, implement treatments and evaluate patient responses in collaboration with collaborative/sponsoring physician as described in a Collaborative Practice Agreement.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate medical problems of clients in the assigned specialty practice setting and appropriately request consultation of other specialties when indicated.
• Provide education to patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications pertinent to the patient’s condition.
• Create diagnostically appropriate treatment plans.
• Document all medical evaluation, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals and consultations consistent with NCQA, The Joint Commission, state regulatory standards and evidenced-based standards of care.
• Maintain documentation compliance for appropriate coding and billing.
• Facilitate evaluation of records by physician(s), peers and quality standards according to protocols and receive and implement constructive directives.
• Refer complex and high priority cases to collaborating physician with regards to complicated diagnostic problems, serious illness, complicated therapeutic problems and re-evaluation of chronic conditions.
• Provide medical and emergency interventions appropriate to the client’s needs; prescribe and monitor medications appropriate to the diagnosis; order and monitor the appropriateness of emergency interventions.
• Maintain collegiality with all members of the inter-disciplinary team.
• Utilize appropriate chain-of-command and communicate with specialty practice Program Director, APP Director and Medical Director of any clinical issue and contribute to quality improvement or process improvement as necessary.
• Perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Requirements

• Master Degree Nursing from an accredited program in Advanced Practice Nursing for APRNs OR
• Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program in Advanced Practice Nursing for APRNs OR
• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant
• Age appropriate training for “population served” may depend on APRN/PA program training and may require additional training as determined by the department.

Licensure and Certification

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - State Board of Nursing
• Copy of the current advance practice license for the State of Kansas and/or Missouri (depending on practice locations)
• Licensed Physician Assistant (PA) - State Board of Healing Arts
• Copy of the current advance practice license for the State of Kansas and/or Missouri (depending on practice locations)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Advanced practice certification required. APRNs may obtain within one year of date of hire; Specific certification may be required depending on specialty

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous APRN or PA experience
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) OR
• Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)