Nurse Practitioner- Hem​/Onc- College Station

Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner Medical Specialty is a licensed, certified, non‑physician healthcare provider who provides direct patient care and has prescriptive authority. They are credentialed, privileged, and billed as independent providers by Medicare and Medicaid, and work in specialty clinics that may include areas such as palliative care, pulmonary, infectious disease, endocrinology, gastroenterology, cardiology, dermatology, urology, nephrology, neurology, hematology, oncology, allergy and immunology, rheumatology, or other medical specialties.

• Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing comprehensive or problem‑focused physical examinations and medical histories.
• Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
• Prescribes or recommends medical drug therapies or other therapeutic treatments, performs procedures following approved protocols, and recommends interventions to change behavior linked to health risks.
• Formulates and implements patient treatment plans based on assessments, evidence‑based medicine, and standards of care; works with physicians and team members when needed; evaluates patient response to care and its effectiveness.
• Counsels patients and families on medical processes, illness management, medication, nutrition, and health promotion; discusses drug regimens and potential side effects or interactions.
• Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient’s treatment plans and outcomes; initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice or expertise.
• Provides consultation‑level services for conditions related to the Provider’s specialty and training.
• Manages patients in settings other than the primary clinic, such as inpatient, emergency services, or procedural areas.
• Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and proficiency as delegated by the supervising physician.
• May be required to perform patient‑care duties beyond the regular schedule based on department coverage needs.

• Knowledge of information and techniques to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities, including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health‑care measures.
• Knowledge of values, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking and complex problem‑solving skills.
• Skill in the use of computers and related software applications.
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive, outcomes‑based patient treatment plans.
• Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests.
• Texas RN licensure or RN licensure with compact privilege from a state in the Nurse Licensure Compact for RNs and LVNs, and Texas APRN.
• Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Texas.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Certification from an accredited board as an APRN for the patient‑population focus required.

• Monday‑Friday 8a‑5p
• Outpatient / Inpatient
• Call coverage – weekdays 5p‑8a, weekends 24‑hour coverage 1 in 4 rotation.
• 14 patients per day.

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.

Note:

Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

• Education – Graduate of an accredited program.
• Experience – Less than 1 year of experience.

• Nurse Practitioner (NP).
• Registered Nurse (RN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.