Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

4 weeks ago

Henderson, Nevada, United States Optum Full time
Optum NV Oncology Healthcare Professional Opportunity

Optum NV is seeking an experienced Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. As a member of our Optum Care Delivery team, you will be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you will have the clinical resources, data, and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. You will work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim.

We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and we will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Treating and managing patients with hematology and oncology diseases according to standard methods and techniques in outpatient and inpatient settings
  • Clinical Knowledge
    • Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation, and epidemiology of medical conditions
    • Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, and appropriate for age, gender, and clinical problem
    • Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interprets the results
    • Utilizes critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data
    • Develops, implements, evaluates, and adjusts the plan of care as needed
    • Co-manages general medical and surgical conditions based on knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions, and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities
    • Counsels and educates patients and families
    • Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation

Patient Care:

  • Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and treatment of disease throughout the lifespan
  • Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team
  • Incorporates the patient and family in care planning and treatment across settings
  • Knowledgeable of research opportunities to advance the care and treatment of patients with cancer

Communication and Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

  • Communicates and collaborates effectively with physicians, other health professionals, and health-related agencies
  • Works effectively with multidisciplinary team members
  • Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and unanticipated adverse outcomes
  • Maintains effectiveness throughout changing circumstances
  • Is flexible, resilient, and change-oriented
  • Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees, and workgroups as necessary

Systems Based Practice:

  • Considers cost-effectiveness and risk/benefit analysis when making decisions about patient care
  • Uses evidenced-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices
  • Participates in quality initiative/performance activities
  • Participates in development, evaluates, and implements standards of care within the area of specialization (policies, protocols, etc.)

Outpatient Specific Responsibilities:

  • Conducts comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessment of Hematology/Oncology patients with acute, chronic, and/or potential health problems
  • Establishes understanding of medical diagnoses
  • Oversees supportive care needs
  • Writes specific orders within the limits of the practice agreement/scope of practice
  • Provides appropriate direction to clinic staff regarding patient care issues
  • Co-manages outpatient clinical practice and coverage for collaborating physicians
  • Maintains clinical documentation according to group practice
  • Educates patients and families on treatment plans, wellness care, and survivorship plans
  • Provides outpatient urgent call coverage

Inpatient Specific Responsibilities:

  • Conducts comprehensive health history and physical assessment as part of initial inpatient consult
  • Participates in rounding and collaborates with attending or consulting team in order to adjust plans of care

Required Qualifications:

  • APRN or PA-C licensure in Nevada, or ability to obtain prior to employment
  • National Nurse Practitioner certification through AANC or AANP or Physician Assistant certification through NCCPA or ability to obtain prior to employment
  • DEA or ability to obtain prior to employment
  • 1+ years of oncology experience as an NP/PA; in lieu of this, 2+ years of Primary Care experience or 3+ years of RN Oncology experience would be acceptable

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) or willing to obtain this certification when eligible

Nevada Residents Only:

The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone.

We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.

Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes.

We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere:

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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