Advanced Practice Provider - Oncology

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.