Three years of experience in nursing; hospital and/or payer credentialing required before starting
Master's Degree in a relevant field
Nationally certified Nurse Practitioner
Active Nurse Practitioner license and Registered Nurse license
Preferred three years of oncology nursing experience
Responsibilities
Provide healthcare focusing on disease prevention, health promotion, and supportive care
Diagnose, prescribe treatment, and manage patient care independently and collaboratively
Educate patients and families, serving as a healthcare resource and patient advocate
Apply knowledge of patient growth and development in interactions
Float to different NCI locations to assist in total patient care
Demonstrate clinical competency and professional development
Maintain required Collaborative Agreement and valid DEA number for prescribing
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
Flexibility in work locations across multiple NCI facilities
Supportive work environment focusing on patient-centered care
Collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities: The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Oncology Float provides healthcare to patients with an emphasis on disease prevention, health promotion, health maintenance, and supportive care. The APP works independently as well as collaboratively to diagnose, prescribe treatment, manage and evaluate patient care. The APP functions as an educator, healthcare resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate. Applies knowledge of growth and development in patient interactions; performs other related duties. The Advanced Practice Provider Oncology Float demonstrates professional development and clinical competency; knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice, and medical care for patients of all ages according to the practice specialty. The APP floats to all NCI locations and serves in a clinical role to assist the physician in ensuring total patient care. Interacts directly with patients and patient families to maximize quality patient care. Requires signed Collaborative Agreement and valid DEA number if writing prescriptions for controlled substances.
Qualifications
Required:
Three years of experience in nursing and must have hospital and/or payer credentialing completed before functioning in this role
Master Degree
National Nurse Practitioner AND Nurse Practitioner AND Registered Nurse
