Research Nurse Practitioner; NP - Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center

Overview

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Organization: VICC
- Clinical Trials 100

The nurse practitioner (NP) within the acute care hospital setting works in collaboration with, and is an integral member of, a multidisciplinary health care team. The NP functions primarily as a hospitalist in an inpatient setting, managing the care of acute/complex chronically ill patients. The NP is typically on a service-aligned team managing the patient care from step down to discharge.

The NP may have responsibilities for the same patient population during follow-up outpatient visits. The NP has a strong foundation in evidence-based practice/education and provides an environment of safe, quality care. The NP demonstrates advanced medical and nursing knowledge, clinical/technical competence, sound clinical judgment, professional communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and is responsible for professional development and competency validation.

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) is a leader in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. The center’s team provides an integrated, personalized, and patient-centered approach to cancer care, including treatment, research, support, education, and outreach. VICC is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Website: vicc.org

• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience in Hematology (RN or NP, or a combination of both).
• Research experience is preferred
• Experience with EPIC or other Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems

• Position Shift: Monday–Friday 8a–5p in outpatient clinic

• Assessment of health status and comprehensive history and physical examination for acute and complex chronically ill patients (documented in the medical record).
• Order and collect data using appropriate assessment techniques and relevant diagnostic information and procedures where indicated.
• Serve as first responder for nursing and house staff in events of patient status changes, orders, and procedures requiring resuscitative interventions.
• Assess risks related to care of the acute and chronically ill patient (medication side effects, immobility, nutrition, fluids/electrolytes, immunocompetence, invasive interventions, diagnostics).
• Coordinate daily rounds with Attending physician teams; present 24-hour patient report; collaborate on plans of care; follow assigned patient population throughout the day.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to diagnose acute and complex chronic conditions; manage diagnostic tests through ordering, interpretation, performance, and supervision; formulate differential diagnoses and plans of care; document outcomes.
• Prescribe diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions (pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic, and surgical) to achieve expected outcomes; perform advanced procedures consistent with privileges and competency validation (e.g., minor suturing, wound management, line/tube placements and removals).
• Maintain ongoing communication and collaboration with the care team; promote continuity of care across inpatient and outpatient settings; document progress via daily progress notes, discharge summaries, and clinic notes as applicable.
• Engage in professional practice activities, including education and instruction of students and staff; participate in Grand Rounds, council meetings, and related activities; maintain CEUs and professional membership.

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