Physician Assistant / Advanced Practice Nurse - Specialty - PRN - Oncology

About the role

This position is for a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse specializing in Oncology who works on a per diem basis.

Responsibilities

• Data Collection
• Obtains a pertinent medical history, performs an appropriate physical examination, and reviews relevant laboratory or radiologic (or other) studies to assess the patients medical, physical, psychological, and relevant socio-economic status.
• Will have full access to patient medical records and other information pertinent to those patients under his/her care.
• Assessment
• Formulates an accurate and appropriate diagnosis based on elicited data and includes differential diagnoses as appropriate.
• Treatment Planning
• Develops and implements treatment plans that are aligned with the practice preferences of the Collaborating Physician(s) including orders for medication and/or other treatment modalities, the need for additional testing, consultation to other providers, and follow-up provisions.
• Provides care with attention to safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
• Plans are appropriately prioritized and adapted to the patient and circumstance.
• Procedural Considerations
• Performs procedures within the limits of their expertise and in accordance with the State Regulations and Organizational Policies.
• Patient Education and Counseling
• Educates and counsels patients and their families regarding their treatment plan, including disease prevention and health promotion.
• Promotes the availability of culturally sensitive health and resource information that is evidence-based, patient centered, and enables informed choice.
• Documentation
• Documents all examination data, diagnostic impressions, appropriate codes, and other patient care activities in the medical record, including the name(s) of any consulted physicians or other providers.
• Other Tasks
• Observes the principles and techniques of Universal Precautions.
• Conducts telephonic and virtual encounters as appropriate.
• Manages assigned in-basket tasks.
• Takes necessary and appropriate actions in emergency situations.
• Performs other clinical/administrative duties as directed.

Qualifications

• For APN: Graduate Degree in Nursing required. Graduation from accredited nursing program approved by Colorado (CO) State board of Nursing.
• For PA: Bachelors Degree required. Graduation from a program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
• Advanced Practice Nurse Registration (Colorado) AND Nurse Practitioner National Certificate AND APN Prescriptive Authority License (Colorado) AND Registered Nurse License (Colorado)
• OR APN Prescriptive Authority License - Provisional (Colorado) required at hire AND Nurse Practitioner National Certificate AND Advanced Practice Nurse Registration (Colorado) AND Registered Nurse License (Colorado) AND APN Prescriptive Authority License (Colorado) within 24 months of hire
• OR Physician Assistant License (Colorado) AND Physician Assistant National Certificate
• National Provider Identifier required at hire
• Drug Enforcement Administration Registration within 3 months of hire
• Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire
• Must obtain and remain credentialed by the KP Colorado Credentialing by start date.

Benefits

N/A

Schedule

Onsite, Full-time, Variable