Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Hematology/Oncology - Sarcoma, Full-time, Days

About the role

The APP will see return/active treatment patients, toxicity checks, and post hospitalization follow up visits. This position will be both in clinic with physicians and independent clinic time.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area.
• Provides direct clinical care to patients.
• Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, x-rays and procedures according to clinical privileges.
• Evaluates patients to determine their need for further health care.
• Documents in the medical record all care and education provided and/or procedures performed for which the Licensed Advanced Practice Provider is responsible.
• Refers to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Consults to other disciplines in areas of expertise.
• Integrates research based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making.
• Advocates for patients, families, coworkers, and the community.
• Maintains certifications and continuing education as required for licensure and privileging.
• Serves as a patient advocate and role model for "Patients First."
• Participates in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces as appropriate.
• Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families.
• Develops and participates in programs to meet continuing education needs of staff.
• Serves as a role model and preceptor to students.
• Provides formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty.
• Participates in quality improvement and/or research initiatives for specific patient population as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program.
• Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Illinois.
• Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Experience in Hematology/Oncology preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of oncology and hematology principles and practices.

Benefits

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