Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Outpatient Domain - Medical Oncology/Hematology Job Bethel Park area,Pennsylvania USA,Nursing

Job Title

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in Medical Oncology/Hematology

Company

Allegheny Health Network

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:

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.

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

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