Head Nurse - Oncology directs nursing service activities for assigned oncology patients. Delegates responsibilities to oncology staff nurses; supervises preparation and maintenance of oncology patient clinical records, and writes reports on oncology staff performance and services rendered. Being a Head Nurse - Oncology maintains pre-set inventory standards for solutions, supplies, medicines and equipment, and keeps track of narcotics. Requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Additionally, Head Nurse - Oncology requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a director. The Head Nurse - Oncology manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Head Nurse - Oncology typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
POSITION SUMMARY:
The nurse practitioner will assist with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments, and consultations. The NP will primarily support in the office setting but may at times support the physicians with hospital rounds.
CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY:
Employees of Michiana Hematology-Oncology, PC (MHO) are committed to abide by and uphold the mission and values of the corporation, ensuring compassion and service excellence.
MHO VALUES:
Compassion for ALL - At MHO, we provide patience, kindness and understanding to our patients, their families, and our team through the entire journey.
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” - Aesop
Continuous Growth - At MHO, each day is an opportunity to reflect and refine. We value continual growth of our patient’s satisfaction, team, diversity, culture, and commitment to evolve the practice through adapting to feedback and clinical innovation.
“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” – Jane Goodall
Unparalleled Patient Experience - At MHO, we deliver consistent and patient-tailored care with an Unparalleled patient experience by a combination of collaboration, adaptation, and patient satisfaction.
“Patients can’t measure quality of clinical care; but they can measure quality of experience!” – unknown
Balancing Care with both Intellectual and Emotional intelligence - At MHO, we balance both the intellectual and emotional approach to provide positive relationships with our patients, their families, and our colleagues. Effective communication, self-awareness, interpersonal skills, and relationship management all contribute to a healthy patient and employee experience.
“Experience is not what happens to you – it’s how you interpret what happens to you”. - Aldous
SERVING THE PATIENT:
Nurse Practitioners serve the patient by providing direct patient care, collaboration between the patient and their physician, patient education, and supporting the RNs, CSS and other team members with patient guidance and instructions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Clinic environment. Work requires sitting, standing, and/or walking in and around the clinic. Good manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination, along with the ability to read and comprehend written instructions. High traffic area dealing with patients, family members, other staff, and physicians. Interaction with others may be constant and interruptive. Requires working under stress. Working knowledge of computers, with the ability to type, operates a keyboard, calculate, and operate equipment common to the field. Ability and knowledge to perform professional care appropriate to a chemotherapy nurse. Knowledge of administrative policies, regulations, and procedures to administer patient care. Knowledge of medical equipment and instructions. Skill in applying and modifying the principal methods, and techniques of primary care to provide ongoing patient care. Skilled in understanding medical history, assessing, and interpreting findings, along with the knowledge of common safety hazards and emergency situations. Skill in preparing and maintaining records, reports and responding to correspondence as needed. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with physicians, patients, family members, employees, and the public. Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines. May be required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; lift and/or move patients. Frequent exposure to toxic substances, medical preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
Safe and reliable patient care
Higher patient satisfaction
Increased patient education and understanding of disease and symptom management
Fewer emergency room visits due to quick evaluation and treatment of acute patients
Available resources for RNs and other medical team members that are part of the patient care.
SUCCESS:
Success for the Nurse Practitioner includes: