Nurse Practitioner - Gynecology Oncology; Part-Time Job Baltimore area,Maryland USA,Nursing

Position: Nurse Practitioner - Gynecology Oncology (Part-Time 20 to 29 hours weekly)

Under general supervision, and in collaboration with physician colleagues, responsible for diagnosing and treating patients. Provides continuity of patient care by facilitating and coordinating communication between the health care team, patient, and patient's family. Coordinates care to ensure quality, effective care, and patient safety. Serves as a link integrating relevant research and best practices; and performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master of Science degree in Nursing with completion of a Nurse Practitioner program; registered and currently recorded with the Maryland Board of Examiners of Nurses and certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland.

Valid state APRN Recognition (must meet education requirements for state recognition and obtain within six (6) months of hire).

Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and BLS by the American Heart Association preferred.

DEA and CDS eligibility.

CPR required.

A minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse preferred.

Demonstrates ability to promote professionalism through involvement in professional organizations, teaching, research, publishing, and/or certification in area of specialty.

Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served, including understanding growth and development principles over the lifespan and the ability to assess data relevant to patient-specific and age-specific needs.

Highly effective verbal and written communication skills required to interact with patient families, departmental units, medical and nursing staff on all essential matters.

Maintains updated mandatory training.

Updates immunizations as recommended per practice area.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Clinical Responsibilities

In clinical collaboration with the attending physician, provides day-to-day organizational and clinical direction and leadership of the healthcare team.
Performs comprehensive history and physical assessment for patients admitted/scheduled to service/practice setting.
Orders, obtains, and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests.
Establishes medical diagnosis based on history, assessment, and diagnostic findings, with MD collaboration as needed.
Designs, orders, and documents appropriate treatment plans including prescriptions of medications based on a comprehensive review of HPI and diagnostic results, with MD collaboration as needed.
Initiates protocols/clinical pathways, evaluates the plan of care ensuring timely intervention.
Collaborates with attending and residents.
Presents patients in chart rounds.
Communicates plan of care with appropriate providers including the attending physician, the primary care provider, the referring provider, the nursing staff, and the case manager.
Communicates plan of care with the patients and family members. Provides patient and family instruction related to the plan of care, disease process, new treatment plans, and medication regimens.

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