Nurse Practitioner - Hematology

Scheduled Hours

40

Provides primary and/or specialty nursing and/or medical care in a variety of settings; works under physician oversight as required by state regulation and functions within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practitioner’s specialty certification, Barnes‑Jewish Hospital medical by‑laws, and, where it exists, the collaborative practice agreement.

• Provides direct patient care, including history, assessment, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, preventative health assessments, immunizations and treatment of acute and chronic disease conditions.
• Develops and implements patient‑centered plans of care in collaboration with physicians, patients, consultants and ancillary care providers.
• Manages health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers, performs diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification and state regulations.
• Provides counseling and education to patients and families regarding preventative health and treatment options.
• Monitors and ensures accuracy of patient medical records, maintains required reports, records and statistics.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Provides management services for clinical research study projects, monitors participating subjects, and administers medication when required.
• Works in accordance with established departmental policies, procedures, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement and process improvement activities centered on providing evidence‑based patient care.
• Enhances professional growth through educational programs, current literature, in‑service meetings and workshops.

• Normal office environment
• Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens
• Exposure to chemicals
• Requires protective devices
• Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements
• Patient care setting
• Direct patient care setting

• Typically sitting at desk or table
• Typically standing or walking
• Typically bending, crouching or stooping
• Using tools requiring high dexterity
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)

• Office equipment
• Lab/research equipment
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment

M.S.N. – Master Of Science In Nursing – Nurse Practitioner

• Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) – Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Basic Life Support – American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support – American Red Cross
• Certified Nurse Practitioner – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Certified Nurse Practitioner – Missouri Division of Professional Registration

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Not Applicable

A driver's license is not required for this position.

• APN licensure or ability to successfully obtain licensure within three months of date of hire.
• Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirement).

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Clinical Decision Making, Clinical Diagnostics, Disease Management, Epic EHR, Family Support, HIPAA Compliance, Interpersonal Communication, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Evaluations, Patient Management, Pharmacology, Preventive Care, Teamwork, Time Management

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$93,300.00 – $ / Annually

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