Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant -Medical Oncology Job Reno area,Nevada USA,Nursing

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
-Medical Oncology

The employee provides diagnosis and management of adult malignancies and hematologic disorders, both benign and malignant, including use of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted treatment within regulatory and/or accrediting guidelines. The Nurse Oncology demonstrates a high level of independence and clinical expertise in the management of Medical Oncology using advanced clinical skills, diagnostic reasoning, and therapeutic interventions while integrating education, research, management, leadership, and collaboration with other health professionals into their clinical roles to maximize a patient’s health.

Nature

and Scope

Nurse practitioners are primary health care providers who practice in ambulatory, acute, emergency room, critical care and long‑term care settings. According to their practice specialty these primary care providers provide nursing and medical services to individuals, families, and groups. In addition to diagnosing and managing acute episodic and chronic illnesses, nurse practitioners emphasize health promotion and disease prevention. Teaching and counseling individuals, families, and groups are a major part of nurse practitioner’s role.

Responsibilities

Systematically access the health status of persons and families by:

Taking, recording, and interpreting medical histories and performing physical examinations
Performing or initiating selected diagnostic procedures

Based on information obtained in the assessment of a person’s health, manage the care of selected persons and families with common, acute, recurrent or long‑term health problems. Management may include:

Initiation of a program of treatment for the patient, in conjunction with the supervising physician
Prescribe medications consistent with Nevada prescribing laws and DEA privileges
Evaluation of responses to health problems and programs of treatment
Informing a person or family of the status of the patient’s health and alternatives for care
Evaluation of compliance with a program of treatment agreed upon by the person or family and the nurse practitioner
Modification of programs of treatment based on the response of the person or family to treatment
Referral to appropriate providers of health care
Treatment of minor lacerations which do not involve damage to a nerve, tendon or major blood vessel, as applicable
Commencement of care is required to stabilize a patient’s condition in an emergency until a physician can be consulted

Any other act if:

The nurse practitioner is certified to perform that act by an organization recognized by the Nevada Board of Nursing
The performance of the act was taught in a program of education attended by the nurse practitioner
The performance of the act was taught in a comprehensive program of instruction successfully completed by the nurse practitioner, which included clinical experience
The act is within the scope of practice of a nurse practitioner

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Adopts a philosophy consistent with the Renown Health Purpose Statement and models “Standards of Conduct” concepts

Effective communication skills – written and verbal

Ability to establish positive working relations with Provider Staff

Work efficiently and cooperatively in a multi-physician/provider office setting

Work as part of a team toward clinic goals

Maintains accurate, legible, and confidential records

Actively participate in quality assurance, peer review programs, and health care outcome evaluations

Direct nursing and/or medical assistant duties consistent with clinic protocols

Ensures the highest quality of care requiring a code of ethical practice, evidence of continuing professional development, and maintenance of clinical skills

Patient advocate through ethical and legal standards

Combines the roles of provider, mentor, educator, researcher, manager, and consultant, as applicable

Interprets the role of the nurse practitioner to individuals, families, and other professionals

Works efficiently, cooperatively, and autonomously in long‑term and acute care facilities, as applicable

The Nurse Practitioner shall at all times comply with the provisions of NRS 632 and…