Nurse Practitioner (NP)

About the role

Bartlett Regional Hospital is seeking a mission-driven individual to join their collaborative, multidisciplinary health team as a Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner in their Oncology department.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation and epidemiology of medical conditions.
• Conducts comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessment of oncology/hematology patients with acute, chronic and/or potential health problems.
• Develops, implements, evaluates and alters the plan of care as needed.
• Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities.
• Writes specific orders within the limits of the practice agreement/scope of practice including chemotherapy.
• Oversees treatment infusions and supportive care needs.
• Provides appropriate direction to clinic staff regarding patient care issues.
• Manages independent outpatient clinical practice and coverage for collaborating physicians.
• Educates patients and families on treatment plans, wellness care, and survivorship plans. Serves as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the health care system.
• Participates in education of students and other health care professionals.
• Works with administrative, nursing, and physician staff to assure safe, effective, quality patient care and to promote Bartlett Regional Hospital’s CARE values.
• Welcomes and participates in opportunities to advance the mission of Bartlett Medical Oncology through service, scholarship, science and social responsibility.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s or Doctorate’s degree from accredited Nursing Program.
• Experience: 3 or more years of experience caring for hematology/medical oncology patients. Experience with acute and ambulatory patient care.
• Licenses: Current State of Alaska NP license and an active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire.
• Certifications: Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certificate. Oncology Nurse Practitioner Certification preferred.

Pay

Pay Range: Depends on Experience

Schedule

Days