Master's or Doctorate in Nursing from accredited program
1+ years NP experience preferred
Oncology/hematology patient experience preferred
Active Washington State NP License
Current BLS certification
Active DEA license required
AOCNP certification preferred with 2-year completion if not already certified
Responsibilities
Manage clinic workflow efficiently
Assess patient education needs
Educate patients on health promotion and symptom management
Perform comprehensive assessments of patients' medical and psychosocial status
Order and interpret diagnostic tests and prescribe medications
Provide education and emotional support to patients and families
Maintain clinic safety and health standards
Benefits
Eligibility for benefits at 0.6 FTE or higher
Sign-on incentive of up to $20K
Access to professional development resources
Opportunity to work in a collaborative oncology setting
Support for ongoing certification and education
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients who have a diagnosis of cancer or a hematologic disorder in the outpatient setting, in collaboration with medical oncologists in the practice.
PRINCIPLE FUNCTIONS includes the following, other duties may be assigned:
Maintains efficient clinic workflow.
Assesses client for education needs.
Provides education regarding.
health promotion
symptom management including disease process.
chemotherapy regimens
medications, prevention and recognition of complications and self-care
Functions within limit and scope of Nurse Practice Act
Within the cancer and infusion care setting:
Perform initial and ongoing assessment of patients' medical, physical, and psychosocial status.
Identify medical and health risks and needs as it relates to the patient.
Formulate the appropriate differential diagnosis based on the history, physical examination, and clinical findings.
Order appropriate diagnostic tests.
Prescribe pharmacologic agents.
Interpret appropriate diagnostic tests.
Provide patients, family, and caregiver education.
Collaborate with and make appropriate referrals to other health care professionals.
Formulate and implement treatment plans.
Listens to clients and families and offers reassurance and emotional support.
Respects dignity of client and maintains confidentiality of records and verbal communications.
Provides telephone triage, facilitates referrals, and uses assessment skills and clinic protocols to respond to medical questions from clients.
Maintains accurate patient records. Records care and teaching provided; assessment of client response and/or understanding.
Maintains health and safety standards within the clinic environment, including quality control, infection control, management of hazardous materials and security.
JOB KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Completion of accredited Master of Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Program.
Training and Experience
One (1) year experience as an NP preferred.
Experience working with oncology/hematology patients preferred.
Successful completion of Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) certification within 2 years required if not previously obtained. Once obtained, certification must be maintained.
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Wage Range: $125,000 - $140,000 - Sign-On Incentive up to $20K
