JOB SUMMARY
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients who have a diagnosis of cancer or a hematologic disorder in the outpatient setting, in collaboration with medical oncologists in the practice.
PRINCIPLE FUNCTIONS includes the following, other duties may be assigned:
+ Maintains efficient clinic workflow.
+ Assesses client for education needs.
Provides education regarding.
+ health promotion
+ symptom management including disease process.
+ chemotherapy regimens
+ medications, prevention and recognition of complications and self-care
+ Functions within limit and scope of Nurse Practice Act
+ Within the cancer and infusion care setting:
+ Perform initial and ongoing assessment of patients’ medical, physical, and psychosocial status.
+ Identify medical and health risks and needs as it relates to the patient.
+ Formulate the appropriate differential diagnosis based on the history, physical examination, and clinical findings.
+ Order appropriate diagnostic tests.
+ Prescribe pharmacologic agents.
+ Interpret appropriate diagnostic tests.
+ Provide patients, family, and caregiver education.
+ Collaborate with and make appropriate referrals to other health care professionals.
+ Formulate and implement treatment plans.
+ Listens to clients and families and offers reassurance and emotional support.
+ Respects dignity of client and maintains confidentiality of records and verbal communications.
+ Provides telephone triage, facilitates referrals, and uses assessment skills and clinic protocols to respond to medical questions from clients.
+ Maintains accurate patient records. Records care and teaching provided; assessment of client response and/or understanding.
+ Maintains health and safety standards within the clinic environment, including quality control, infection control, management of hazardous materials and security.
JOB KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Completion of accredited Master of Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Program.
Training and Experience
+ One (1) year experience as an NP preferred.
+ Experience working with oncology/hematology patients preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
+ Active WA State NP License required.
+ Current BLS certification required.
+ Active unrestricted DEA license required.
+ Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) certification preferred.
+ Successful completion of Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) certification within 2 years required if not previously obtained. Once obtained, certification must be maintained.
Benefit Information and Wage Transparency:
WhidbeyHealth Employees who work a 0.6 FTE or higher are categorized as, “benefit eligible”.
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Wage Range: $125,000 - $140,000 - Sign-On Incentive up to $20K