ST. CHARLES MEDICAL GROUP ADVANCE PRACTICE PROVIDER JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Oncology Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) REPORTS TO POSITION: Medical Director, Medical Oncology DEPARTMENT: Cancer Center DATE LAST REVIEWED October, 2024 OUR VISION: Creating America's healthiest community, together OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork POSITION OVERVIEW: Delivers high quality and compassionate care to the oncology patient and family by managing the physical and psychosocial care needs of individuals with cancer and their families across the illness trajectory. Develops skills in diagnosis and management of common cancers. Performs assessments of patients with cancer that includes an evaluation of manifestations of and toxicities related to cancer and its treatment. As needed, coordinates palliative and end of life care in collaboration with patients, families, caregivers and members of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team. Assesses actual or potential late effects of cancer and its treatment. DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: St. Charles Cancer Center brings together leading research, technology and personalized guidance to deliver the highest quality patient care. Our hospital-based Cancer Centers, located in Bend and Redmond, are accredited by the Commission on Cancer and the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES: Clinical Duties: Performs patient examinations, obtains and records pertinent medical history, subjective and objective findings. Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic procedures. Interprets and integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan. Administers and prescribes medications in compliance with state law and practice guidelines. Orders and performs appropriate medical and surgical procedures in accordance with State law and practice guidelines. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs. Collaborates with physicians and other caregivers to manage the acute and long-term health needs of patients. Provides monitoring and supports continuity of care between physician visits. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information, documenting clearly and concisely. Charts tests, examination results, and other appropriate clinical data. Triages patient telephone calls, providing consultation as needed. Communicates effectively with colleagues, patients, physicians, and administration. May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned. Essential Functions: Acts as a leader and supports departmental goals and the vision, mission and values of the St. Charles Health System in all respects. Provides customer service in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate. Creates a healing environment that supports all aspects of care, respects the wholeness of the individual, and demonstrates therapeutic presence through attitudes and behaviors that enhance the safety and care experience for patients, caregivers and guests. Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change; Contribute as necessary to assist in policy formation for the organization. Participates in creating intentional relationships with a high level of focus on attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience. Is familiar with the organization structure, communications systems and billing process, completing billing and coding documentation within time assigned. Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the health system's corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violations of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all health system's investigations and proceedings. Keep all licenses and appropriate certifications current and unrestricted to maintain privileges at a St. Charles Health System hospital sufficient to permit performance of job duties. Increases understanding and collaboration throughout the medical community. Maintain compliance of hospital's Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, as required by SCHS Board of Directors. EDUCATION Required: Successful completion of an approved Physician Assistant and/or Nurse Practitioner course of study and certification as appropriate to the incumbent's license. Complete annual fire/safety, etc. education in-services as required. Attend mandatory educational offerings as described in SCHS policies/procedures and/or as required by other regulatory bodies. Complete annual CME as required to maintain license and appropriate Board certification. Complete in a timely manner assigned Computer Based Learning modules. Preferred: n/a LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION Required: Unrestricted Physician Assistant and/or Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of Oregon. Physician Assistant requires NCCPA certification. Nurse Practitioner requires AANC, NCC or AANP, AMCB certification. If Physician Assistant, ability to establish and maintain a Practice Agreement with a Supervising Physician through OMB. Unrestricted Federal DEA number. Unrestricted ability to participate in Medicare / Medicaid, or other federal or state governmental health care programs. Valid driver's license and the ability to meet SCHS driving requirements. Current BLS certification required. If provider will practice sedation, moderate or deep, ACLS certification is also required. Additional certifications may be required based on privileges granted to provider by Medical Staff Services at SCHS Inpatient locations. Preferred: Oregon BSN or MSN licensure. Federal DEA number registered in Oregon. EXPERIENCE Required: Minimum of two years' experience as an Advance Practice Provider, of which at least one year should be in the Oncology specialty. Experience using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) software. Advanced written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with a diverse population and professionally represent St. Charles Health System. Experience working in a team environment and proven ability to collaborate, manage facilitation and consensus building among health care professionals and agencies to achieve expected results. Preferred: Two (2) or more years' experience working in a hospital based cancer center. Epic EMR software experience. ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION n/a PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Continually (75% or more) Standing & Walking Keyboard Operation Using a Clear and Audible Speaking Voice Hearing at Normal Speech Levels. Frequently (50%) Sitting Lifting, Carrying & Pushing / Pulling up to 25 lbs. Occasionally (25%) Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching Lifting, Carrying & Pushing / Pulling 25lbs. to 50 lbs. Grasping / Squeezing Hearing at Whispered Speech Levels Rarely (10%) Climbing Stairs Exposure to Wet / Slippery areas Exposure to Chemical Solutions Schedule Weekly Hours: 40 Caregiver Type: Regular Shift: Is Exempt Position? Yes Job Family: NURSE PRACTITIONER or PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Scheduled Days of the Week: Shift Start & End Time:<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?MAYBxIqqWWaJ0tGGH6QWBgf" width="0" height="0" />

The Oncology Advanced Practice Provider manages the physical and psychosocial care needs of cancer patients and families, performs patient examinations, interprets diagnostic data, prescribes medications, and coordinates palliative care. They educate patients on health and illness prevention, collaborate with healthcare teams, and maintain patient records. The role requires advanced communication skills, teamwork, a commitment to continuous improvement, and compliance with medical regulations.

**Oncology Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)**

**Job Description:**

- Delivers high quality and compassionate care to the oncology patient and family by managing the physical and psychosocial care needs of individuals with cancer and their families across the illness trajectory.
- Develops skills in diagnosis and management of common cancers.
- Performs assessments of patients with cancer that includes an evaluation of manifestations of and toxicities related to cancer and its treatment.
- Coordinates palliative and end of life care in collaboration with patients, families, caregivers and members of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team.
- Assesses actual or potential late effects of cancer and its treatment.

**Essential Functions and Duties:**

- Performs patient examinations, obtains and records pertinent medical history, subjective and objective findings.
- Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic procedures.
- Interprets and integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan.
- Administers and prescribes medications in compliance with state law and practice guidelines.
- Orders and performs appropriate medical and surgical procedures in accordance with State law and practice guidelines.
- Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatments.
- Educates patients regarding health and illness prevention.
- Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
- Collaborates with physicians and other caregivers to manage the acute and long-term health needs of patients.
- Provides monitoring and supports continuity of care between physician visits.
- Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information, documenting clearly and concisely.
- Triages patient telephone calls, providing consultation as needed.
- Communicates effectively with colleagues, patients, physicians, and administration.

**Education:**

- Successful completion of an approved Physician Assistant and/or Nurse Practitioner course of study and certification as appropriate to the incumbent's license.
- Complete annual fire/safety education in-services as required.
- Attend mandatory educational offerings as described in SCHS policies/procedures and/or as required by other regulatory bodies.
- Complete annual CME as required to maintain license and appropriate Board certification.
- Complete assigned Computer Based Learning modules in a timely manner.

**Licensure/Certification/Registration:**

- Unrestricted Physician Assistant and/or Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of Oregon.
- Physician Assistant requires NCCPA certification. Nurse Practitioner requires AANC, NCC or AANP, AMCB certification.
- Unrestricted Federal DEA number.
- Valid driver's license and the ability to meet SCHS driving requirements.
- Current BLS certification required.
- If provider will practice sedation, moderate or deep, ACLS certification is also required.

**Experience:**

- Minimum of two years' experience as an Advance Practice Provider, of which at least one year should be in the Oncology specialty.
- Experience using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) software.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with a diverse population and professionally represent St. Charles Health System.
- Experience working in a team environment and proven ability to collaborate, manage facilitation and consensus building among health care professionals and agencies to achieve expected results.

**Physical Requirements:**

- Continually (75% or more): Standing & Walking, Keyboard Operation, Using a Clear and Audible Speaking Voice, Hearing at Normal Speech Levels.
- Frequently (50%): Sitting, Lifting, Carrying & Pushing / Pulling up to 25 lbs.
- Occasionally (25%): Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Lifting, Carrying & Pushing / Pulling 25lbs. to 50 lbs., Grasping / Squeezing, Hearing at Whispered Speech Levels.
- Rarely (10%): Climbing Stairs, Exposure to Wet / Slippery areas, Exposure to Chemical Solutions.

Advanced Practice Provider - Oncology

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: SCMG Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Cardiology (Electrophysiology) REPORTS TO POSITION: SCMG Chief Medical Officer (or designee) DEPARTMENT: St. Charles Heart & Lung Specialists DATE LAST REVIEWED: April 15, 2019 OUR VISION: Creating America's healthiest community, together OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY: The St. Charles Heart & Lung Specialists clinic contains the subspecialties of Non-invasive Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery and Structural Heart. Together, these specialists deliver a complete patient centered program of care for patients with cardiac conditions. The program delivers care in the outpatient setting throughout Central Oregon and inpatient hospital care at the St. Charles Bend campus. POSITION OVERVIEW: The SCMG Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for providing Cardiology services in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Provides both inpatient and outpatient care that includes daily rounding, orders, post-op instructions and discharge summaries, clinic consultations and post-operative office visits. The Cardiology team will work in collaboration with other medical specialties to assess and manage patients following established standards and practices. Work schedule: Provider will work a minimum of 40 hours per week with a minimum of 36 hours patient contact time Duties include a blend of hospital rounding, admitting, discharges and scheduled clinic visits. This includes clinical documentation and all other necessary duties. Each week consists of a combination of: Inpatient Service Rotation: Monday- Sunday hospital service rotation, split between the APP team that are working in the inpatient and outpatient setting (current rotation 1:6), No clinic responsibilities the week following inpatient service. This is a day shift only, no night coverage. Hospital rounding, admissions, discharges, consults with Cardiologist Coordinates procedural care for patients within the Cardiology service Patient Education and coordination of outpatient follow up at discharge Clinic day: Bend outpatient clinic: clinic hours between 8am - 4:30 pm, with a minimum of 12 appointment slots daily. Outreach outpatient clinic: Outreach clinic performed at the agreed upon interval based on clinical need in assigned outreach area. Outreach clinic start adjusted depending on distance from Bend campus. Four clinical days per week Call expectation: Cardiology APP has no call responsibility outside of work hours. Work location: Physician's inpatient work location is St. Charles Bend Hospital with clinic in the Bend Heart & Lung Center and agreed upon Heart & Lung Specialist outreach clinic. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES: (May perform additional duties of similar complexity within SCHS as required or assigned) Clinical Expectations: Examines, diagnoses, and provides a broad scope of treatments for cardiac disease processes Performs patient examinations, obtains and records pertinent medical history, subjective, and objective findings. Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic procedures. Utilize appropriate risk calculators as a part of assessment for patients and is familiar with new studies, emerging technology and medications beneficial to the patients being treated. Interprets and integrates data to determine diagnosis, and therapeutic plan. Administers and prescribes medications in compliance with state law and practice guidelines. Orders appropriate medical procedures in accordance with State law and practice guidelines. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health, illness prevention, and healing. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information, documenting clearly and concisely. Triages patient telephone calls, providing consultation as needed. Communicates effectively with colleagues, patients, physicians, and administration. Maintains quality of clinical practice by selecting appropriate avenues for professional growth. May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned. Administrative Expectations: Document all patient care within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and complete all necessary tasks in compliance with health system policies and regulatory agencies to ensure timely and accurate billing. Be familiar with the SCHS organization structure. Participate in SCMG physicians meetings and assist in policy formation for SCMG and Physician's practice. Keep medical knowledge and skills current through regular CME activity. Must attest to having adequate (CME) to meet maintenance of board certification and compliance with MSO rules and continuing privileges without restriction. Keep all licenses and appropriate certifications current and unrestricted. Maintain active privileges at St. Charles Health System hospitals sufficient to permit performance of job duties. Behavioral Expectations: Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver. Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests. Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Delivers first-rate customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, and is timely, efficient and accurate, and courteous. Educates, counsels, and assists patients and families regarding current health problems, health maintenance activities and preventive behaviors. Provide a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients/customers in a caring way. This includes introducing oneself and stating your purpose, asking the patient their preferred name, spending time with the patient to determine their care goals, active listening, and using skillful communications (appropriate touch, eye contact, etc.). Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the health system's corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violations of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all health system's investigations and proceedings. EDUCATION Required: Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant course of study and certification as appropriate to the incumbent's license. Complete annual fire/safety, etc. education in-services as required. Attend mandatory educational offerings as described in SCHS policies/procedures and/or as required by other regulatory bodies. Complete annual CME as required to maintain license and appropriate Board certification. Complete in a timely manner assigned Computer Based Learning modules. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION Required: Unrestricted Physician Assistant and/or Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of Oregon. Physician Assistant requires NCCPA certification. Nurse Practitioner requires AANC, NCC or AANP, AMCB certification. If Physician Assistant, ability to establish and maintain a Practice Agreement with a Supervising Physician through OMB. Unrestricted Federal DEA number registered in Oregon. Unrestricted ability to participate in Medicare / Medicaid, or other federal or state governmental health care programs. Valid driver's license and the ability to meet SCHS driving requirements. Current ACLS certification required. Additional certifications may be required based on privileges granted to provider by Medical Staff Services at SCHS Inpatient locations. EXPERIENCE Required: Experienced in hospital and outpatient practice environments providing care. Advanced written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with a diverse population and professionally represent St. Charles Health System. Experience working in a team environment and proven ability to collaborate, manage facilitation and consensus building among health care professionals and agencies to achieve expected results. Preferred: Experienced in Cardiology care PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely. GENERAL Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent SCHS. Strong team working and collaborative skills. Ability to multi-task and work independently. Attention to detail. Excellent organizational skills, written and oral communication and customer service skills, particularly in dealing with stressful personal interactions. Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Electronic Medical Record systems. Intermediate in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel). Schedule Weekly Hours: 40 Caregiver Type: Regular Shift: Is Exempt Position? Yes Job Family: NURSE PRACTITIONER or PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Scheduled Days of the Week: Shift Start & End Time:<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?lDmzR4urPMF%2b2HxrAV0YLAw" width="0" height="0" />

The SCMG Advanced Practice Provider in Cardiology is responsible for delivering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care. Duties include hospital rounding, admissions, discharges, and clinic consultations. The role requires examining, diagnosing, and treating cardiac diseases, ordering and interpreting diagnostic procedures, and collaborating with other medical specialties. Administrative tasks involve maintaining accurate electronic medical records and participating in professional development. The provider must have strong communication skills, team collaboration, and experience in Cardiology care. No on-call duties outside of work hours are expected.

**SCMG Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Cardiology (Electrophysiology)**

**Location:** Bend, Oregon

**Job Description:**

- Provide Cardiology services in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Perform duties such as daily rounding, orders, post-op instructions, discharge summaries, clinic consultations, and post-operative office visits.
- Collaborate with other medical specialties to assess and manage patients.
- Work schedule includes a minimum of 40 hours per week with at least 36 hours of patient contact time.
- Responsibilities include hospital rounding, admitting, discharges, and scheduled clinic visits.
- Weekly schedule includes inpatient service rotation and clinic days.
- No night coverage required, and no call responsibility outside of work hours.

**Essential Functions and Duties:**

- Examine, diagnose, and provide a broad scope of treatments for cardiac disease processes.
- Perform patient examinations and record medical history.
- Order and interpret laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic procedures.
- Prescribe medications and medical procedures according to state law and practice guidelines.
- Educate patients and families regarding health, illness prevention, and healing.

**Administrative Expectations:**

- Document all patient care within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Participate in SCMG physicians meetings and assist in policy formation.
- Maintain current medical knowledge and skills through regular CME activity.
- Keep all licenses and appropriate certifications current and unrestricted.

**Behavioral Expectations:**

- Create a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment.
- Provide a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
- Deliver first-rate customer service and patient care.
- Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

**Education:**

- Completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant course of study.
- Maintain certification as appropriate to the incumbent's license.
- Complete annual CME as required to maintain license and Board certification.

**Licensure/Certification/Registration:**

- Unrestricted licensure in the state of Oregon.
- Physician Assistant requires NCCPA certification; Nurse Practitioner requires AANC, NCC, or AANP, AMCB certification.
- Unrestricted Federal DEA number registered in Oregon.
- Current ACLS certification required.

**Experience:**

- Experience in hospital and outpatient practice environments.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working in a team environment and ability to collaborate effectively.

**General:**

- Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population.
- Strong team working and collaborative skills.
- Ability to multi-task and work independently.
- Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Electronic Medical Record systems and Microsoft applications (Word, Excel).

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