Oncology Advanced Practice Provider

# Oncology Advanced Practice Provider Beth Israel Lahey Health
· United States FULL-TIME Posted Sep 24, –194,334 a year##

Job Description When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Description:

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth recognizes Integrity, Respect, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence as the Core Values of our organization. It is the philosophy of BID-Plymouth to follow the LEAN methodology in order to provide the full continuum of health care services and the best quality patient centered care. Duties/Responsibilities:

- Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of clients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.

- Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment. Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.

- Writes prescriptions for medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.

- Determines eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials based on findings.

- Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care.

- Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests.

- Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.

- Administers therapeutic measures and obtains specimens as prescribed.

- Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.

- Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the client.

- Dictates follow-up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response, and plan.

- Maintains provision of preventive health services (e.g. screening, risks assessment, immunizations, PAP smears, self-breast exam).

- Dictates or writes patient history, admissions, care plans, progress, and discharge notes.

- Interacts with program assistants and data managers for optimal patient care.

- Assists in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care.

- Conducts or participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate and quality care for assigned patient.

- Performs patient triage and determines the urgency of physician’s evaluation.

- Provides symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment.

- Establishes relationships with professional and/or other health-related groups within the community.

- Shares clinical expertise with professional and supportive personnel.

- Documents and reports care in an accurate, timely manner using appropriate forms and records.

- Works effectively with others. Collaborates with other health disciplines to ensure continuity and quality of care.

- Uses interpersonal skills to work productively with all levels of hospital personnel.

- Makes a significant and sustained contribution to the nursing profession through publishing, committee involvement, educational media development or scientific inquiry, or use of creative approaches to enhance quality of care.

- Leads family conferences.

- Coordinates care for complex patients through multidisciplinary team.

- Coordinates, attends, and positively endorses cancer rehabilitation meetings.

- Liaison for Palliative and Supportive care consults - Adheres to standard policies for infection control, fire, safety departments.

- Attends mandatory in-services related to hospital and departmental policies and conforms to state and federal regulations.

- Complies…