Nurse Practitioner - Oncology

Navajo Preference Employment Act

In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an Affirmative Action Plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally-recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is a midlevel advanced practice professional who practices under the supervision of the physician to provide direct patient care, patient and family education, psychological support, and survivorship planning from the time of diagnosis throughout the continuum of cancer care. The scope of practice includes performing comprehensive assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic laboratory tests, performing invasive procedures, prescribing medications and treatments, ordering chemotherapy and biotherapy regimens, and conducting health screening and providing patient and family education.

The incumbent will serve as an educator, consultant, and liaison to healthcare providers caring for the patients across the continuum of care, which includes inpatient and outpatient services.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Master of Science in Nursing

Licensure/Certification:

• Must possess a valid, current, full, and unrestricted license to practice as a nurse practitioner in any state within the United States, District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
• Certification by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
• Must maintain a current and valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Must maintain a current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Must earn the credential of Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) from the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) within one (1) year of hire date

Credentialing:

Must meet additional requirements for credentialing and privileging for membership to the Medical Staff

Experience:

Four (4) years of successful Nurse Practitioner evaluating and treating patients in adult primary care

Other

Skills and Abilities:

A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:

• Strong networking and relationship skills with demonstrated ability to work with staff, physicians, patients, and the community
• Experience and knowledge in the management of the physiologic and psychological effects of illness and subsequent treatment
• Basic understanding of Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Oncology Nursing, Oncology Social Work, Cancer Registry data collection, interpretation and reporting
• Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment and support the specific populations served in Oncology Services
• High motivated, self-directed individual with a demonstrated understanding of nursing care in ambulatory service delivery
• Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences
• Responds effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Completion of and above-satisfactory scores on all job interviews, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the interviewees and TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks, including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successfu…