Nurse Practitioner - Grandview Clinic

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT OUR GRANDVIEW CLINIC LOCATION.

SCOPE:

Under supervision or in collaboration with practice physicians, involved in the care of individuals, families and patient groups who are dealing with cancer or other related diagnosis. Responsibilities may include duties related to prevention, screening, patient care, treatment management, and research. May serve as direct caregiver, health care consultant, patient educator, or physician extender. Ensures compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards and requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for patients.
• Initiates and documents appropriate interventions; evaluates and records patient/family response and prescribes therapies as indicated.
• Performs procedures after appropriate training.
• Assesses patient/family needs and provides education.
• Promotes wellness and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Incorporates the developing knowledge of evidence-based research into clinical practice.
• Developing knowledge of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements.
• Completes patient charge capture and medical record documentation in a timely fashion.
• May provide case management for patients and their families, given limited knowledge of community resources.
• May promote/provide staff education
• Responsibilities may include rounding at affiliated hospitals and weekend or after-hour calls.
• Other duties as .

ADDITIONAL

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to administer patient care. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Holds a working knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Possesses clinical assessment skills relative to the medical oncology patient/family

EDUCATION AND/OR

EXPERIENCE:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited program for nursing education and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program.

• THREE (3) YEARS POST MSN EXPERIENCE IN NURSING HIGHLY PREFERRED.

• Experience and knowledge in the management of the physiologic and psychological effects of cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment.

• Knowledge of OSHA and Joint Commission Accreditation regulations preferred.

• All newly hired must provide proof they have received the COVID-19 vaccination, in full, prior to their date of hire as a condition of new employment, unless otherwise exempted from this requirement by an approved accommodation pursuant to the interactive process. As applicable, new employees are required to, at the latest, begin compliance with this Policy during the pre-employment onboarding process.
  
  Alabama Oncology does not wish to obtain personal health information during the collection of information on this form or by any other means.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
• Current state certification of Nurse Practitioner.
• Current CPR certification required.
• ACON certification preferred.
• All newly hired must provide proof they have received the COVID-19 vaccination, in full, prior to their date of hire as a condition of new employment, unless otherwise exempted from this requirement by an approved accommodation pursuant to the interactive process. As applicable, new employees are required to, at the latest, begin compliance with this Policy during the pre-employment onboarding process.
  
  Alabama Oncology does not wish to obtain personal health information during the collection of information on this form or by any other means.