Reference #: 39215
Overview
Alliance Cancer Specialits is seeking a compassionate and experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our oncology care team in our Bux-Mont Divison. Under the supervision or in collaboration with practice physicians, this role is integral in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals, families, and patient groups affected by cancer and related diagnoses.
Responsibilities may include duties related to prevention, screening, patient care, management, and research. May serve as direct caregiver, health care consultant, patient educator, administrator, or researcher. Ensures compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards and requirements. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards
This position ensures compliance with OSHA and all applicable regulatory standards and supports the US Oncology Compliance Program, including adherence to the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
Initiate, document, and evaluate appropriate clinical interventions and patient/family responses
Prescribe therapies and perform procedures with minimal supervision, as indicated
Provide patient and family education, including disease management and treatment plans
Promote wellness and recommend appropriate community resources
Incorporate evidence-based research into clinical practice
Maintain strong knowledge of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements
Complete patient charge capture and medical record documentation accurately and timely
Provide case management services for patients and their families
Serve as a clinical resource to nursing staff, including information related to clinical trials
Provide palliative care services as needed
Promote and/or provide staff education
Participate in hospital rounding, weekend coverage, or after-hours call as required
Mentor newly hired Advanced Practice Providers
Precept APP students, as applicable
Perform other duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsNurse Practitioner (NP)
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing program
Successful completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a practicing NP (oncology specialty preferred)
Current RN and NP licensure in the practicing state
AOCNP certification preferred
Current BLS/CPR certification
ORPhysician Assistant (PA)
Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Current NCCPA certification
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a practicing PA (oncology specialty preferred)
Current state licensure as a Physician Assistant
Current BLS/CPR certification
ORClinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing program
Successful completion of an accredited Clinical Nurse Specialist program
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a practicing CNS (oncology specialty preferred)
Current RN and CNS licensure in the practicing state
AOCNS certification preferred (if applicable)
Current BLS/CPR certificationPhysical Demands
Full range of body motion, including patient handling and lifting
Manual and finger dexterity with strong hand-eye coordination
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
Occasional lifting/carrying of items up to 40 pounds
Vision and hearing (corrected) within normal range
Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with ADA guidelinesWork Environment
Clinical oncology/hematology setting
Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and medical preparations
Fast-paced, patient-focused environment common to outpatient oncology practices
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
Important Notice:
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Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for patients. - Initiates and documents appropriate interventions; evaluates and records patient/family response and prescribes therapies as indicated. - Performs procedures with minimal supervision. - Assesses patient/family needs and provides education. - Promotes wellness and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs. - Often incorporates evidence-based research into clinical practice. - Solid knowledge of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements. - Completes patient charge capture and medical record documentation in a timely fashion. - Likely to provide case management for patients and their families. - Sometimes serves as a resource for nursing staff by providing information being studied in clinical trials. - May provide palliative care for the patient and their families as needed. - May promote/provide staff education - Responsibilities may include rounding at affiliated hospitals, weekend or after-hour calls - May mentor new advanced practice providers - May precept APP students - Other duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Nurse Practitioner Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program. This position typically requires a minimum of 3 years of experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner, preferably in the chosen specialty. RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state. Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner. AOCNP preferred. Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required. OR Physician Assistant Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program. Current NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) certification. This position typically requires a minimum of 3 years of experience as a practicing Physician Assistant, preferably in the chosen specialty. Current state license as a Physician Assistant in practicing state. Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required. OR Clinical Nurse Specialist Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Clinical Nurse Specialist program. This position typically requires a minimum of 3 years of practicing Clinical Nurse Specialist, preferably in the chosen specialty. RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state. Current state licensure as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. AOCNS preferred (if applicable). Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lb
