Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant: Medical Oncology

Covenant HealthCare

US:MI:SAGINAW

FULL TIME BENEFITED

Summary:

The NP will function in a supervised and independent capacity with the Covenant HealthCare physician team. Supervision, where necessary, will be provided by the practice's designated supervising physician.

The NP has accountability for assisting with the management, coordination, and supervision of the Medical Oncology Practice. The NP performs physical examinations, confers with patients in person and by phone/electronically, collaborates with others in the department to assure smooth flow of patient care consistent with established quality indicators and participates in the overall coordination of patient care. Establishes and maintains communication with other health care providers and departments to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness and to promote consistency and continuity of care.

The NP establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. Performs efficiently in emergency situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care.

Participates in Performance Improvement activities. Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities to document, track and convey information.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Mission. Vision and Values of Covenant and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.

Responsibilities:

Strong patient assessment skills; taking medical history, ordering, and interpreting laboratory tests, performing physical exam and treating illnesses and injuries.

Schedule and track chemotherapy.

Evaluate laboratory results for "Okay to Treat"

Symptom management and triage of patients

Perform hospital H&P's, Discharge Summaries, and subsequent care.

Prescribe medication within the scope of licensure and facility limitations.

Educate patients on conditions, treatments, and risk factor modification.

Assist physician with hospital inpatient admission, consultations, and discharges under direct supervision.

Assists with inpatient rounding.

Update physician regarding patient status, test results and new admissions.

Assist with patient paperwork such as disability forms, prior authorizations, and prescription refills.

Supervise Infusion Therapy Center Oversee clinical staff and sign orders (imaging, medication, and laboratory).

Provide patient education.

Work closely with specialty pharmacies and insurance companies.

Cover physician vacation and sick call.

Participates and/or directs regulatory activities in compliance with CLIA, HFAP, OSHA, EMTAI.A, and Corporate Compliance/Covenant guidelines.

Assist Office Manager/Coordinator in developing clinical protocols and programs for practice.

Works with key community partners (primary care providers, specialists, community health workers, etc.) Where appropriate, identifies and creates opportunities to enhance relationships and communication.

Participates in outreach programs/activities and community health fairs.

Other information:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Current Licensure to practice in the State of Michigan.

Graduate from an accredited institution.

Certification as a Nurse Practitioner.

Continuing medical education as required by the certification body.

AOCNP Certification or willing to obtain

ACLS Certification or willing to obtain within 6 months of employment Required

One (1) year of recent experience providing care for cancer and/or hematological conditions.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Knowledge in Oncology (specifically Medical Oncology).

Knowledge of Covenant systems, policies, and procedures.

Knowledge of acute and chronic care protocols, administration of medications and treatments, delivery of care and documentation of care.

Knowledge of computer programs and applications.

Knowledge of medical practices, terminology, billing and reimbursement

Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.

Computer literate must be able to work with an EMR system while providing patient care.

Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain a wide variety of internal and external cooperative working relationships.

Analytical skills necessary to plan, develop, and administer care to a wide variety of patients.

Ability to assess and treat patients with limited history and background in a timely manner.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Respond calmly and effectively in emergencies.

Make decisions within scope of training and practice.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to maintain punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.

Constant handling, feeling, talking, hearing, near vision.

Frequent lift to 25 lbs.

Frequent standing, walking, sitting, carrying, stooping, kneeling.

Frequent crouching, twisting, reaching, midrange vision. Frequent depth perception, color vision, field of vision.

Occasional lift to 100 or more lbs.

Occasional pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, squatting. Occasional tasting/smelling, far vision

NOTICE REGARDING LATEX SENSITIVITY IN APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT.

It has been determined that Covenant HealthCare cannot provide a latex safe or latex free work environment at any of its facilities. Unfortunately, that means that any individual, including an applicant or an employee, is likely to be exposed to latex while on Covenant's premises. Therefore, latex tolerance is considered to be an essential function for any position with Covenant.