Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Outpatient Domain - Medical Oncology/Hematology

Highmark

$90K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree MSN from an accredited nursing program
  • National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioners
  • State licensure as a Nurse Practitioner
  • Prescriptive Authority within 60 days of hire
  • Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure within 60 days of hire
  • Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association
  • Various criminal background clearance certificates

Responsibilities

  • Provide patient care including medical history assessment and therapeutic care planning
  • Communicate with attending physician about patient care decisions
  • Order and evaluate diagnostic tests to implement treatment plans
  • Assess patient learning needs and provide tailored health education
  • Document in EMR to support accurate coding and billing
  • Engage in ongoing professional education and quality improvement initiatives
  • Perform additional duties as required

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • Flexible working conditions within independent outpatient settings
  • Supportive team environment with access to supervising physicians
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
  • Participation in patient safety and quality initiatives
Full Job Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This job is an integral part of the care delivery system working together to provide a healing environment, by placing our customers first. The incumbent provides specialty and critical care healthcare services in physician office(s) and non- acute based settings with a focus on chronic health conditions in specific populations in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization within the CRNP scope of practice. Specialty certification, advanced procedures with appropriate privileging, weekend and on-call coverage on a rotational basis, as required. E-consults and telehealth could be included in the care provided.

Consider joining our Medical Oncology/hematology team as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in an independent outpatient clinic role. You will be responsible for managing your own patient panel and contributing to comprehensive hematologic care. While exercising significant autonomy in your practice, you will have a designated physician available for direct support, consultation, and supervision, ensuring compliance with all state licensure regulations and providing expert guidance and resources for the management of complex clinical cases.


ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provides appropriate patient care to include recording patient medical history and physical assessment, developing therapeutic care plan, ordering diagnostic tests, interpreting test results, discharge planning and providing accurate medical record documentation for patients in physician office(s) and non- acute based settings. 30%

  • Communicates with attending physician regarding plan of care and involves physician in clinical decision making of any issues that are outside the CRNP's knowledge base or scope of practice.  Makes medical diagnoses and institute appropriate therapy within the applicable scope and standards of practice.15%

  • Orders, interprets, and evaluates laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies appropriate for the patient's condition to determine and implement treatment plans.10%

  • Assesses learning needs of patient and family and provides education based on age, culture and willingness to learn.  Educates patients and family members regarding health and illness prevention, medication and treatment instructions, and recommend community resources as needed.15%

  • Ensures appropriate understanding and timely documentation in the EMR to support accurate medical coding and billing, and record/report pertinent information to the attending physician of record.10%

  • Maintains mandatory professional continuing education, actively participate in patient safety, quality improvement, and patient engagement initiatives, and maintain professional practice consistent with organizational and advanced practice mission statements and specialty-specific privileges.10%

  • Perform other duties as assigned or required.10%


QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

  • Master's degree MSN from the practicing State Board of Nursing Approved Master's Program

  • National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioners through an accredited association

  • Practicing-state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner 

  • Prescriptive Authority from the practicing state Within 60 days of hire

  • Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure Within 60 days of hire

  • CPR – American Heart Association

  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate

  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate


Preferred

  • None

Required

  • Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies
  • Current PA Physician Assistant License  
  • PA-C or board eligible. Ongoing successful recertification (NCCPA) as a PA-C Within 90 days of hire
  • Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure  Within 60 days of hire
  • CPR - American Heart Association  
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate  
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate  
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate  

Substitutions

  • Four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

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