Overview:
Nurse Practitioner Acute Care
Shift: Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays (three 8-hour shifts). No weekends, holidays, or evenings.
Status: 0.6 FTE
Unit: Hem/Onc Clinical Services
Experience: Hem/Onc/BMT experience and CPHON certification preferred or sought within 2 years
Benefits eligible
The APP in this role will work with the leukemia/lymphoma team in primarily the outpatient setting to provide care along with other multi-disciplinary team members. The APP will be responsible for performing physical exams, managing exam findings, participating in the ordering of chemotherapy and other medications, and patient education. The most ideal candidate for this role has experience in caring for pediatric Hem/Onc/BMT patients and is CPHON certified. Certification is not required at time of hire but would be advised by 3-4 years of experience in this role. The most qualified candidate for this role has strong communication and organizational skills and is a strong team player.
Provides healthcare to individuals or groups that requires knowledge and skill obtained from advanced formal education, certification and clinical experience. Practices within professional scope and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the profession?s Code of Ethics and maintains a current Ohio Advanced License.
Responsibilities:
* Assesses patients and/or populations; develops, implements and evaluates plans of care; clearly documents and communicates information both in written and verbal forms.
* Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to established guidelines and standards as necessary for the care of the patient
* Utilizing evidence based practice, serves as a clinical expert for policies, procedures, documentation, and skills.
* Assists in the education, training and development of new and existing staff members.
* Engages in the "community of the work unit" by staying aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, engages in Quality Improvement.
* Leverages technology and informatics to optimize healthcare outcomes.
* Commits to continued professional development of self and others.
* Contributes to the division and/or specialty goals and the Hospital Strategic Plan.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION: Master of Science degree or equivalent provision
LICENSURE: Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the state of Ohio
CERTIFICATIONS: Maintains national certification as APRN in the appropriate population foci for the position, or PA
MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Note frequency as Constantly (67-100%), Frequently (34-66%) and Occasionally (0-33%) for each requirement. Also note any lifting requirements with pound limit.
Sitting
Talking on phone/in person
Typing on a keyboard
Standing/walking
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.
EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
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