Description: Job Summary:
Minimum three (3) years of experience as an NP or PA OR new graduate NP with at least six (6) months of oncology experience within the last three (3) years.
Essential Responsibilities:
Must have flexibility to provide follow up care for oncology patients in both acute and ambulatory patient settings. Assess and diagnose oncology patients, and formulate and implement treatment plans, addressing complex medical conditions. Admit and discharge inpatients, write all needed orders and complete discharge summary within electronic health record during hospital rotation. Round on inpatient oncology patients Monday through Friday, although may share weekend rounding in the future. Document follow-up notes, monitor chemotherapy infusion, identify and treat adverse reactions and effects of therapy. Provide pre and post procedure education, including comprehensive discussions of complex diagnostic and treatment options. Perform exams and provide f/u care; order diagnostic studies and medications, schedule procedures, and provide follow-up.Flexibility for independently seeing outpatients in clinic and returns (complete management) for specific oncology diseases and/or conditions to be determined by department chief. Requires flexibility for urgent, unscheduled backup to oncologists for both inpatients and outpatients. May require flexibility to drive from one site to another during the course of a business day.Independently perform bone marrow aspirations, and other procedures as determined. Performs other duties as requested.The above care must be documented in writing in patients permanent medical record in accordance with accepted medical/legal standards. All medical care must be provided in accordance with accepted practice standards, hospital/clinic protocols (including supervision by a physician) and State licensing. Basic Qualifications:
Experience

Minimum three (3) years of experience as an NP or PA OR new graduate NP with at least six (6) months of oncology experience within the last three (3) years.


One (1) year of practice in an oncology setting (surgical, radiation, or medical oncology acceptable) within the last three (3) years

Education

Graduate of approved A.N.A. Nurse Practitioner OR AMA-approved PA training program or equivalent requirements to meet State licensure.

License, Certification, Registration

This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.


Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License (Washington) within 6 months of hire AND Registered Nurse License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire AND Nurse Practitioner Certificate (Oregon) within 6 months of hire AND Registered Nurse License (Washington) within 6 months of hire

      OR

Physician Assistant License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire AND Physician Assistant National Certificate within 6 months of hire AND Physician Assistant License (Washington) within 6 months of hire


National Provider Identifier required at hire


Drug Enforcement Administration Registration

Additional Requirements:

Thorough and working knowledge of Oncology diseases and conditions and their treatment.
Thorough and working knowledge of chemotherapy, with particular emphasis on bone marrow aspiration.
Working knowledge of state health care laws, licensing board regulations and controlled substance regulations.
Important to know limitations and when to refer patients to the Oncologist.
Ability to assess, diagnose and plan effective treatment for oncology diseases and conditions.
Excellent procedure skills, especially with bone marrow aspiration.
Ability to use appropriate procedural/testing equipment, to see large volume of patients, and to interface with large physician and support staff.
Recognition of normal and abnormal anatomy.
Writing orders.
Protocols for blood transfusions, fluid balance, oral intake, bowel and urinary care, IV narcotic and other pain management.
Post-op protocols for prophylaxis for DVT, mobilization, therapy.
Knowledge of UM requirements for hospitals.
Understanding of capabilities of ancillary and support services both IP and OP.
Knowledge of documentation and coding requirements for both IP and OP.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum five (5) years of clinical experience in Oncology setting.
Minimum five (5) years as Oncology N.P. or PA.
Minimum five (5) years of acute care inpatient experience, with emphasis on Oncology procedures.

Notes:

Working hours may vary dependent on patient needs/scheduling