NURSE PRACTITIONER - Hematology/Oncology

Meadville Medical Center

• $90K — $110K *
Meadville, PA 16335In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Clinical experience in hematology and oncology settings is essential.
  • Strong understanding of treatment protocols and patient management.
  • Ability to conduct comprehensive patient evaluations and document findings accurately.
  • Excellent communication skills for patient and family education.
  • Demonstrated experience collaborating with physicians for patient care.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations and consultations.
  • Manage the continuum of care for patients with hematologic and oncologic diagnoses.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests and laboratory studies as needed.
  • Prescribe therapies and monitor patient responses to various treatments.
  • Educate patients and families on treatment plans and symptom management.
  • Assist in triaging patient concerns and determining appropriate interventions.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and quality care in clinic operations.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative team environment.
  • Access to ongoing professional development and education.
  • Supportive resources for patient management and care.
  • Engagement in evidence-based practices in patient treatment.
  • Involvement in comprehensive patient care and follow-up.
Full Job Description
Conducts Patient Visits and Assessments
  • Performs comprehensive patient evaluations, including new patient consultations, follow-up visits, treatment assessments, and survivorship visits.
  • Obtains and documents complete medical histories, physical examinations, treatment responses, and symptom assessments.
  • Develops and implements evidence-based plans of care in collaboration with supervising physicians.
  • Ensures timely patient access, thorough documentation, and appropriate follow-up care.

Manages Hematology and Oncology Patients
  • Evaluates and manages patients with hematologic and oncologic diagnoses throughout the continuum of care.
  • Monitors disease progression, treatment effectiveness, laboratory results, imaging studies, and adverse effects.
  • Identifies and addresses treatment-related toxicities and complications in accordance with established protocols.
  • Collaborates with physicians regarding complex clinical issues and treatment modifications.

Orders, Prescribes, and Monitors Therapies
  • Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, and imaging as clinically indicated.
  • Prescribes medications and supportive care interventions in accordance with state regulations, institutional policies, and collaborative practice agreements.
  • Monitors patient response to chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and supportive medications.
  • Provides symptom management for pain, nausea, fatigue, anemia, infection risk, and other cancer-related concerns.

Provides Patient and Family Education
  • Educates patients and caregivers regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, potential side effects, symptom management, and survivorship care.
  • Reinforces treatment adherence and promotes informed decision-making.
  • Assesses patient understanding and identifies barriers to care.

Assists with Patient Triage and Acute Care Needs
  • Participates in the assessment and triage of patient concerns, treatment-related symptoms, and urgent clinical issues.
  • Determines appropriate interventions and level of care, including outpatient management, emergency evaluation, or hospitalization when necessary.
  • Supports efficient clinic operations while maintaining high standards of patient safety and quality care.


* Ladders Estimates

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