Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care jobs in Kennewick, WA

Overview

Definition of Position: 

Provide patient care for a variety of disease categories including: cytopenias (anemia, thrombocytopenia), polycythemia, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis, iron deficiency and overload, venous thromboembolic disease (VTE), bleeding disorders, and hemoglobinopathies (sickle cell, thalassemia) provide patient care for a variety of cancers. The Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Practice Provider will work under the guidance of a Physician and will provide compassionate care to cancer patients.

Provide clinical management of patients in Hematology & Medical Oncology. Coordinates appropriate, timely patient care under physician supervision, for a defined patient population(s), focusing on identified expected unit/optimal outcomes, individualized to the patient. Prioritizes care based on the patient’s needs, abilities, and preferences.

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient medical records.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including history taking, physical examination, and ordering of diagnostic tests.

• Educate patients and families about their disease process, treatment options, and expected outcomes.
• Testing and diagnosing patients.
• Assess cancer patients’ ongoing physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs and status.

*Ideal shifts would be Thursday and Friday. 

Qualifications

Education:

Completion of an accredited program for nurse practitioners required.

Experience:

Two years minimum Hematology/Oncology experience.

License, Certifications, and/or Registrations:

Unencumbered Oregon License NP, BLS certification.