Oncology Advanced Practice Provider NP​/PA

Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Location:

Las Vegas, NV

• Treating and managing patients with hematology and oncology diseases according to standard, usual and acceptable or customary methods and techniques in the outpatient and inpatient settings.

• Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation and epidemiology of medical conditions.
• Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problem.
• Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interprets the results.
• Utilizes critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data.
• Develops, implements, evaluates and adjusts the plan of care as needed.
• Co-manages general medical and surgical conditions based on knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities.
• Counsels and educates patients and families.
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

• Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease throughout the lifespan.
• Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.
• Incorporates the patient and family in care planning and treatment across settings.
• Practice-based learning and clinical improvement.
• Demonstrates insight into own strengths, limitations and knowledge deficits.
• Demonstrates initiative to meet identified learning needs using multiple resources.
• Actively participates in self-evaluation by seeking and utilizing guidance and constructive feedback in a professional manner.
• Continuously seeks opportunities for clinical advancement and knowledge and skill attainment.
• Knowledgeable of research opportunities to advance the care and treatment of patients with cancer.

• Communicates and collaborates effectively with physicians, other health professionals and health related agencies.
• Works effectively with multidisciplinary team members.
• Provides understanding of diagnosis, treatment, therapy and management of patients according to current standards of care utilizing best practice recommendations.
• Professionalism.
• Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent and unanticipated adverse outcomes.
• Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice.
• Maintains effectiveness throughout changing circumstances. Is flexible, resilient and change oriented.
• Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees and work groups as necessary.

• Considers cost effectiveness and risk/benefit analysis when making decisions about patient care.
• Uses evidenced-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices.
• Participates in quality initiative/performance activities.
• Participates in development, evaluates and implements standards of care within area of specialization (policies, protocols, etc.).

• Conduct comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessment of Hematology/Oncology patients with acute, chronic and/or potential health problems.
• Establish understanding of medical diagnoses.
• Oversee supportive care needs.
• Write specific orders within the limits of the practice agreement/scope of practice.
• Provide appropriate direction to clinic staff regarding patient care issues.
• Co-manage outpatient clinical practice and coverage for collaborating physicians.
• Maintain clinical documentation according to group practice.
• Educates patients and families on treatment plans, wellness care and survivorship plans.
• Provide outpatient urgent call coverage.

• Conduct comprehensive health history and physical assessment as part of initial inpatient consult.
• Participates in rounding and collaborates with attending or consulting team in order to adjust plans of care.

• APRN or PA-C licensure in Nevada, or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• National Nurse Practitioner certification through AANC or AANP or Physician Assistant certification through NCCPA or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• DEA or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• 1+ years of oncology APC experience or 3+ years of RN Oncology experience.
• Familiarity with EMR systems; EPIC is what the clinic uses.

• Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) or willing to obtain this certification when eligible.

The salary range for this role is $104,500 to $156,000 annually based on full-time employment. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation  actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon…