Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant; Tier III - Inpatient Solid Tumor​/Neuro-Oncology

Job Overview

Works collaboratively as part of a multi‑disciplinary healthcare team. Provides care for patients both in the outpatient clinic and the inpatient setting and addresses both acute and chronic issues in managing disease and treatment‑related complications. The position is an inpatient role within our Solid Tumor/Neuro‑Oncology service. Work hours consist of 12‑hour shifts. TierIII Advanced Practitioners work a combination of days and nights or straight nights, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Advanced Practitioners on TierIII are expected to work a balance of weekends and holidays according to scheduling guidelines.

• Performs patient care duties in the designated service according to established standards, scope of care, policies and procedures, and patient‑specific protocols.
• Obtains medical, family and social histories, performs physical examinations, orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic studies and laboratory tests, and interprets patient data to accurately diagnose disease and disease stage.
• Identifies appropriate medical treatment, whether protocol or non‑protocol, and participates in the implementation of appropriate medical treatment.
• May write orders as permitted by the Clinical Staff Rules and Regulations, monitors and evaluates patient response to medical treatment, facilitates appropriate patient referrals, and provides patient and family support.
• Provides patient follow‑up to other health care providers, including referring physicians.
• Performs diagnostic procedures as prescribed by treatment guidelines or as indicated by changes in clinical status.
• Collects and records data as required, utilizing effective verbal and written communication skills to document patient information in the medical record or other required records.
• Monitors treatment guideline / clinical research flow sheets and other pertinent written records and participates in scholarly dissemination of research data.
• Collaborates in the development of clinical research flow sheets by assisting in the collection, analysis and interpretation of historical patient data.
• Assists in research by collaborating in the development of clinical research objectives and the implementation of, and adherence to, clinical trial protocols.
• Accurately records information according to medical and research requirements.
• Educates patients, families, students and participates in the orientation of new employees.
• Assesses the learning needs and abilities of patients and families to facilitate their development of self‑care.
• Effectively communicates verbally and in writing.
• Orients and precepts advanced practice students, medical residents, nursing visitors, medical and nursing fellows in clinical areas.
• Maintains current knowledge related to the profession and job responsibilities by regularly attending conferences and meetings at the hospital and off‑site.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age‑related needs of the patients served on the assigned unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development for all ages served and assess and interpret age‑specific data about the patient’s status.
• Participates in the detection, reporting and improvement of systems to prevent patient care incidents and improve patient safety and quality.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the goals of the department and institution.
• Participates in elements of care coordination across the continuum.

• Nurse Practitioner:
  Master’s degree in nursing required.
• Physician Assistant:
  Graduate of a Physician Assistant Program accredited by the Accreditation and Review Commission on Physician Assistant Education (ARC‑PA).
• BLS, PALS, ACLS certification required.
• Minimum experience:
  
  Pediatrics and hematology and/or oncology experience preferred.

• Licensure required by law:
  Nurse Practitioner – Current Advanced Practice Nurse License issued by the Tennessee State Board of Nursing (LC: AP‑TN) or a current Tennessee State Board of Nursing license if…