NURSE PRACTITIONER-ONC

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Overview

nOncology Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Medical Oncology- Outpatient

nFull Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

nWeekend call requirement four times a year where the APP will round in the hospital (with physician support) on Saturday and Sunday.

nCovenant Oncology Group Overview:

nCovenant Health Oncology Group is part of the region’s largest cancer-fighting network, with more imaging centers, more board-certified physicians and surgeons, and more cancer and radiation centers closer to where you call home. All Covenant Oncology Group practices are committed to excellence and ongoing quality improvement.

nCovenant Oncology Group is a leader in medical oncology services and provides patients access to all proven, drug-based treatments and the latest clinical trial medicines. Our team of board-certified, fellowship-trained medical oncologists and certified advanced practice providers deliver on-site care and treatment, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy, at affiliated infusion centers throughout our region.

nPosition Summary:

nThe Oncology Nurse Practitioner is a highly specialized APRN focused on providing comprehensive cancer care to Covenant Health Oncology Group (CHOG) patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. The Oncology Nurse Practitioner (ONP) will provide care to hematology-oncology patients in collaboration with and under the supervision of their supervising physician. As a member of the TOG provider team, the ONP will follow established treatment protocols in their practice. The ONP will be a primary representative of the TOG provider team in the community and amongst our referring partners and will be expected to display professionalism, communicate clearly, and be an excellent collaborator in support of patients. The ONP can expect a dynamic daily clinic where patients may require anything from primary care services to complex chemotherapy side effect management.

nResponsibilities

nnnTriage telephone calls from patients, physicians, hospitals, and home health and hospice agencies requiring medical intervention, collaborating with physician(s) as necessary.

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nnPerforms evaluation and treats acute patient problems, including but not limited to oncologic emergencies, chemotherapy related side effects, and complications from cancer diagnoses.

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nnConsults with physician and other medical specialties as necessary; adjusts processes as indicated

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nnPerforms history, physical examination, analyzes data for appropriate diagnosis and treatment, initiates plans of care for inpatient and office consults in collaboration with the physician, and follows previously established plans of care for both oncology and hematology patients in both the outpatient and inpatient setting.

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nnIdentifies health hazards in the patient’s environment, as well as patient risk factors. Identifies and considers the cultural patterns, economic status and patient resources in plan of care. Collaborates with social services, nurse navigation, and dietary services to provide holistic patient care.

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nnProvides routine follow-up examinations and makes recommendations for adjustments to plans of care, as appropriate.

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nnRefers patient to appropriate services when complexity exceeds the scope of practice of the practitioner.

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nnProvides pre-treatment chemotherapy education to patients and their families in the office setting.

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nnProvides education to office staff as needed.

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nnAssists with preparation, administration, and supervision of chemotherapy as staff and physician coverage may require.

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nnAssists with office medical procedures as required.

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nnProvides first call coverage and assist with morning or evening hospital rounds as required. Serves as a point-person for the oncology group in the inpatient setting.

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nnCollaborates with physician to formulate and review medical protocols.

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nnMonitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records.

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nnDocuments patient history of present illness, review of systems, physical assessment, and plan of care in the patient’s medical record based off of office visit findings.

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nnResponsible for conducting periodic review of policy and procedures.

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nnServes as a resource person for other staff personnel.

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nnServes on various committees pertinent to oncology within the Covenant Health System, such as Commission on Cancer and the pharmacy and therapeutics committee

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nnFirst responder to infusion related emergencies or reactions in the on-site infusion center.

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nnFollows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

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nnPerform other related duties as assigned or requested.

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n nQualifications

nMinimum Education:

nNone specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

nMinimum Experience:

nNone,1 year of NP/ PA experience preferred.

nLicensure Requirement:

nMust have and maintain certification by American Nurses Association or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as an Adult, Family or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Must meet State of Tennessee requirements as a Nurse Practitioner. Certification in Oncology by the Oncology Nurses Society preferred.

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nFacility Covenant Oncology Group

nDepartment Name MEDICAL ONCOLOGY

Worksite address

knoxville, TN, 37955, US

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