APP, Oncology - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - SIGN ON BONUS!

Description

Roswell Park Care Network has an incredible opportunity for APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Oncology to work out of our affiliate Samaritan Medical in Watertown, NY.

Excellent Benefit Package - Come Join the Roswell Park Care Network!  https://www.roswellpark.org/carenetwork

· Medical Insurance via Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

· HRA - employer funded

· Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance

· 401(k) with company match

· Company paid life insurance, options for LTD, Critical Illness, Accident

· Generous Vacation and Sick time

· 11 Holidays

· Schedule is Monday through Friday

Overview

The Advanced Practice Practitioner provides healthcare services to patients including health promotion, cancer prevention, care for acute and chronic phases of illness, as well as patient and family education and counseling. This role also refers patients to other healthcare providers and community resources when appropriate.

• Assesses   the physical and psychological status of patients by means of interview,   health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.
• Recognizes   deviations from normal in physical assessment; works in collaboration with   physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.
• Writes   prescriptions for medications and blood products based on laboratory results,   routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post   discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.
• Review’s   findings and determines eligibility for entry into clinical trials. 
• Collaborates   with other members of the healthcare team, requests written consultation from   physicians and other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
• Interprets   and evaluates findings from diagnostic studies.
• Relays   appropriate actions to facilitate and implement therapeutic plans consistent   with the continuing care needs of the patient.
• Administers   therapeutic measures/obtains specimens as appropriate.
• Evaluates   the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement in the   delivery of care.
• Initiates   appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans   consistent with the continuing care needs of the patient. 
• Dictates   or writes patient history, admission notes, care plans, progress notes,   discharge notes and follow-up letters.
• Assists   in management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during the acute and   chronic phase of the patient’s care.
• Triage’s   patients appropriately and provides emergency treatment as necessary.
• Considers   the physical, emotional, social, and economic status, as well as cultural and   educational backgrounds of individuals, families and communities when   providing care.
• Ensures   that departmental and interdepartmental policies, procedures, and standards   of care are maintained and assists in interpreting these to patients,   visitors and staff. 
• Informs   supervisors and/or the nurse supervisor of actual/potential problems that   require resolution at the administrative level.
• Contributes   to the nursing profession through publications, committee involvement and   development of educational media or use of creative approaches to improve   patient care.
• Provides   formal and informal education to the nursing staff.
• Acts   as a preceptor for graduate nursing students.
• Participates   in the development of clinical pathways and educational materials.
• Provides   consultation to community groups and professional groups.
• Identifies,   analyzes, and resolves patient care problems, resulting in system   improvements or improvements in patient care.
• Participates   in continuous quality improvement/organization operating in system   improvements or improvements in patient care. 

Requirements

•  License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York
• Current Nurse Practitioner Certification in New York
• Certification or eligibility for certification as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or other national certifying body recognized by the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA).
• As a condition of continued employment, incumbents must obtain certification as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or other national certifying body recognized by the HCFA within nine (9) months of their appointment to this title as required by Medicare.
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