Nurse Practitioner - Oncology

About the Role

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will function as an independent healthcare provider working collaboratively with physicians and other members of a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide comprehensive care in primary, acute, and specialty settings. The NP demonstrates a high degree of clinical expertise by providing direct, individualized patient care, including assessing, examining, diagnosing, and analyzing patient health conditions, as well as developing short- and long-term treatment plans.

This role operates within the defined scope of clinical practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, certification, regulations, institutional policy, and practice agreements.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice Degree
• Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program in specialty
• Montana Licensure (APRN) with Prescriptive Authority
• Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse)
• DEA License (if applicable to practice area)
• National board certification as NP in applicable specialty
• American Heart Association BLS
• Two years of Registered Nurse Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional training or certification in relevant specialty
• Two years of Nurse Practitioner experience in relevant specialty

Responsibilities

• Provides quality, efficient, and effective evidence-based patient care, consultation, advisement, and/or initiation of treatment plans while adhering to the standard of care within the specialty scope of practice.
• Directs patient care by performing comprehensive admission history and physical exams, consultative notes, admission and discharge summaries, progress notes, writing orders and prescriptions, and performing or assisting with procedures and operative cases per defined scope of practice.
• Financially responsible for all aspects relating to transcription and coding.
• Participates in quality and performance initiatives, research activities, education, and the development of policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
• Evaluates and implements standards of care within the area of specialization.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented with organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
• Proficiency in computer applications, including MS Office, EMR, internet applications, and standard office equipment

Schedule

This role requires regular and sustained attendance. The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts. On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds): Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
• Sitting (Occasionally): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods.
• Standing (Repeatedly): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods.
• Walking (Repeatedly): Moving around within the work area.
• Climbing (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and similar structures.
• Twisting/Bending/Stooping (Repeatedly): Requires flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.
• Reaching Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects above shoulder level.
• Pushing/Pulling (Repeatedly): Using upper extremities to exert force against objects.
• Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or working primarily with fingers.
• Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to analyze data, read computer screens, and review printed or handwritten materials.
• Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learning new tasks, remembering processes, maintaining focus, completing tasks independently, and making timely decisions.

Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).

Exposures

• Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.
• Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed.
• Various chemicals, medications, and hazardous products used in healthcare settings.
• Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses.