APN - Oncology Hospitalist Service

Overview

Your duties include but not limited to working collaboratively with a physician and under the clinical supervision of the Medical Directors. The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) provides medical evaluations and ongoing medication treatment to Oncology patients being co-managed with Oncology specialist physicians. This patient population includes solid tumor, malignant hematology, bone marrow transplant, CAR-T therapy and other clinical cancer research trial patients.

• Participates in data collection related to the patients’ status and needs.
• Perform initial hospital admissions and initiate care coordination for patients being admitted for primary treatment of oncologic issues or medical-surgical issues.
• Collaborate with specialists and incorporate consultant recommendations into the treatment plan.
• Provides direct patient care to hospitalized Oncology patients within scope of practice to ensure implementation of the plan of care.
• Informs and instructs patients / significant others on patient’s health / illness state and plan of care.
• Documents clearly all aspects of patient care in the electronic medical record.
• Administers medications and parenteral therapy in accordance with established policies.

• At least 2 years of acute care hospital experience as an APN.
• Prior experience as a bedside nurse preferably in oncology, ICU, or ER setting.
• Prior Oncology experience strongly preferred but not necessary.

• Great organization skills
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility in work roles
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent bedside manners
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English Language