Nurse Practitioner

2 months ago

Savannah, United States Hardin Medical Center Full time
Description

FLSA Employment Status: Exempt/Salary Nonexempt/Hourly

JOB SUMMARY

The Oncology Nurse Practitioner functions as an independent healthcare provider who is responsible for providing comprehensive care to both well and ill patients in a primarily outpatient setting. They will demonstrate a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses, specifically patients with Cancer. They are responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs. The Nurse Practitioner demonstrates an advanced level of medical/nursing clinical knowledge, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism and systems-based practice. They work with administrative, nursing, and physicians to assure safe, effective, quality patient care and to promote HMC's mission. The Nurse Practitioner will provide care within his/her scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, regulations, institutional policy and practice agreements.

Reporting Structure: Reports to Essential Services Officer

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

Graduate of an approved Nurse Practitioner Program

Work Experience

Must have five (5) years RN nursing experience in an acute care hospital with some advanced nursing work experience preferred, and one (1) year experience as a Oncology Nurse Practitioner.

License/Certification

Certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or the American Nurses Credentialing Center or both

Licensed by the Tennessee State Board of Nursing and in good standing

DEA License

Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Current certification in Advanced Life Support (ACLS)

CORE COMPETENCIES

Mission, Visions

Core Values/Standards of Conduct

AIDET/Organizational Expectations

Safety

Quality

Flexibility

Communications

Customer Service

Diversity and Inclusion

Finance

Abuse and Neglect of Adult Patient

Abuse and Neglect of Pediatric Patient

Acute Coronary Syndrome/Chest Pain Protocols

Biohazard Waste

CC Hand Hygiene

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Oncology
  • Conduct comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessment of Cancer patients with acute, chronic and/or potential health problems.
  • Establish medical diagnoses.
  • Give counsel to patients of cancer by offering diverse treatment options and informing the patient on the treatment procedures. This is to help their expectations of the days ahead.
  • Identify and provide treatment for health-related cases concerning cancer.
  • Offering emotional assistance to patients of cancer as well as their families by engaging in constant updates on diverse assistant units which can be readily obtainable at the patient's disposal.
  • Provide helpful resources on the patient and patient's families to enhance positive results.
  • Carry patients and their families along on treatment plan, procedures, and possible outcome.
  • Observe and record the patient's progress regularly.
  • Oversee treatment infusions and supportive care needs.
  • Write specific orders within the limits of the practice agreement/scope of practice including chemotherapy.
  • Provide appropriate direction to clinic staff regarding patient care issues.
  • Communicates effectively with referring and primary health care providers.
  • Maintain clinical documentation according to HMC practice.
  • Educates patients and families on treatment plans, wellness care, and survivorship plans
  • May include consultation call responsibility.


OTHER DUTIES
  • Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent and unanticipated adverse outcomes.
  • Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice.
  • Maintains effectiveness where circumstances and priorities are changing. Is flexible, resilient and change oriented.
  • Welcomes and participates in opportunities to advance the mission of HMC through service, scholarship, science and social responsibility.
  • Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees and workgroups as necessary.
  • Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
  • Completes required number of continuing medical education (CME) hours for license and certification
  • Maintains a copy of all professional records including current licensure, certification, continuing education, and other appropriate records to practice


PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • Must be able to see with corrective eye wear
  • Must be able to hear clearly with assistance
  • May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases
  • May be in contact with patients under a variety of circumstances
  • Able to handle emergency or crisis situations
  • May be occasionally subject to irregular work hours
  • May be required to wear protective equipment as necessary
  • Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests including random and reasonable suspicion drug screens.


PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
ActivityOccasionally (1-33%)Frequently (34% to 66%)Continuously (67% to 100%)Sitting X WalkingX Standing X Bending X SquattingX ClimbingX KneelingX Twisting X LiftingX CarryingX PushingX

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