Physician Nurse, Surgical Oncology

Overview

Make an impact where is matters most - join our Surgical Oncology team as a Physician Nurse and play a vital role in delivering life‑changing, compassionate cancer care in a collaborative, patient‑focused private clinic setting.

Highlands Oncology began in 1996 with three physicians and a desire to change the face of oncology care in our community. Dr. Malcolm Hayward, Dr. Dan Bradford, and Dr. Thad Beck knew that patients do better at home, in the community where they live and work, and where their support system is already in place.

As Northwest Arkansas continues to grow, so must the services and providers available in the region. Highlands has grown with the region from a single location 26 years ago, to 6 locations in Northwest and Northcentral Arkansas today employing more than 850 diverse team members.

Highlands Oncology is committed to remaining on the cutting edge to ensure our community has access to the very best cancer care. What we have is something quite unique right here in our own backyard with a caring multidisciplinary team focused on treating patients like family.

Under general direction of the physicians, the nurse will assist with the overall care of patients, while practicing within the professional boundaries established by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.

• Must possess strong clinical skills and ability to make independent nursing judgments, including triage and resolution of patient issues and concerns, in collaboration with the physician.
• Able to communicate the findings clearly to the physician.
• Able to compile a comprehensive note in the EMR, which may include diagnosis, stage, chief complaint, history and physical, performance status, impression, and plan.
• Be willing to learn, or already have, extensive knowledge of assigned physician’s specialty:
  • Diseases and treatments.
  • Surgeries and procedures performed by physician/surgeon.
• Will assist with procedures performed in the clinic, as well as instruct patients pre and post procedure.
• Will have extensive contact with patients and families.
• Will collaborate with the physician and other healthcare members.
• Ensures prescriptions are provided to the patient or e‑prescribed.
• Enter physician orders in the EMR.
• Provides patient teaching.
• Review medical records for new patients and pre‑loads notes.
• Reviews labs and diagnostic tests under the supervision of the physician.
• Ensure billing is completed through the EMR.
• Ensure queries from the Coders are completed within 48 hours.
• Will delegate tasks to other members of the healthcare team in an appropriate and professional manner.
• Will be available to clinic staff and patients as needed.
• This position requires the employee to possess a combination of nursing skills, physical endurance, mental alertness, and knowledge, as well as the ability to get along with others.

• Maintain continuing education hours to maintain nursing licensure.
• Demonstrates ongoing professional growth through and participation in relevant education and appropriate associations such as the Oncology Nursing Society.
• Adheres to clinic standards, policies, and procedures, as well as being cost effective.
• Able to work independently, as well as a team member.
• Maintains high standard of professional performance, behavior, and appearance.
• Must be proficient in basic computer skills and utilization of MS Office Suite.
• Attend required meetings and participate in a constructive manner.
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliation.
• Maintain patient confidentiality according to HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients, medical staff, and the…