Nurse Practitioner - Oncology works in collaboration with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to manage care for patients in an oncology setting. Provides quality care in all settings for cancer patients, families and staff. Being a Nurse Practitioner - Oncology orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians. Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. Additionally, Nurse Practitioner - Oncology assesses patient condition and may provide treatment using specialized medical equipment. Requires a master's degree. Requires Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP). Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Nurse Practitioner - Oncology's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the attending physician, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing primary health care and performing selective medical services. In addition, the Nurse Practitioner will function as an integral part of the patient care team in the hematology/oncology department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
OTHER DUTIES:
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. Current licensure in the State of Illinois for practice as a Nurse Practitioner. Adheres to the guidelines as established by the State of Illinois in the Nurse Practice Act. Current CPR certification through AHA. Must take EPIC training and successfully pass required tests.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Knowledge of physician assisting processes and the ability and willingness to demonstrate and maintain clinical competency (cognitive knowledge and technical skills) as required for the limit of assignment. Ability and willingness to work with patients’ growth and development needs, particularly to patients diagnosed with cancer (newly diagnosed, receiving treatment and terminal care) or immunosuppressed. Ability to manage a sometimes demanding and fast-paced work environment related to changing patient needs, including work with patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes and those who are dying. Verbal and written English communication skills for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards. Must be organized, be able to multi-task and have good interpersonal skills. Understands and practices patient confidentiality and follows HIPAA and CCSI/POMS policies. A positive attitude towards health care team members and diverse patient populations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF JOB: Standing, walking, sitting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, twisting, reaching, handling, kneeling, and wrist and digital dexterity. Must be able to move patient by lifting, ambulating, and transfer of patients in wheelchairs, on gurneys and beds. Speaking, hearing, and visual acuity to perform tests on patients; receive and interpret instructions; hearing to take blood pressure and hear breath, heart, and bowel sounds; chart; and operate equipment. Able to support persons (possibly 200 pounds or more) in emergency situations. Able to move quickly from place to place on occasion. Possible driving.
MENTAL DEMANDS: Must be able to work under stress and adapt to changing conditions.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Job duties involve the potential for exposure to blood, body fluids, and chemotherapeutic agents. Normal patient care environment.
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