Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Oncology

Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George’s County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services, and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George’s County residents.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of a physician, plans, assesses, implements and evaluates total nursing care to a specific patient group.  Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory and diagnostic testing.  Performs therapeutic treatment and gives patient care directions to nursing and other staff.  May prescribe medication, provide emergency care, and make patient referrals to appropriate licensed physician.  Requires Nurse Practitioner certification.

Primary Responsibilities

•    Perform daily rounds of patients on inpatient and ambulatory service. Evaluates patients new to Service and writes consults. Follow patients for continued provision of care by Service; communicates with the managing physician daily to co-develop care plan and consultation recommendations.

•    Delivery of healthcare to cancer patients

•    Provides level of care and intervention consistent with the highest quality. Facilitates optimal length of stay and arranges for discharge and follow up care.

•    Writes orders on any patient in assigned area: for example.

• Order PT and OT evaluations in order to process short term rehab assessments. 
• Appropriate medications for cough, constipation, nausea/vomiting, and headache.
• Assess surgical sites, drains, ensuring the proper capture of outputs (I/Os) 
• Order and follow up on Laboratory tests and x-rays. 
• Complete appropriate order sets.

•    Rounds on designated patients and ensures patients meet criteria for monitoring; may consult with the ordering physician to discontinue when necessary. 

•    Assists in the management of patients at the request of the physician, refers pertinent issues to the appropriate healthcare professional. 

•    Manages patients in the multidisciplinary center, assists in clinics with oncology providers.

•    Documents in patients' charts as needed. Meets regularly with the appropriate staff to: 

• Solve unresolved patient issues. 
• Facilitate admission, transfers, and discharges. 
• Increase patient compliance. 
• Avoid insurance denials. 
• Reduce delays in service. 
• Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team in planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating comprehensive healthcare for oncology patients and their families. 
• Participates in planning, development, and presentation of special projects. 
• Plans, provides, and coordinates patient/family and staff education for those involved in the care of cardiac patients. 
• Assists with implementing research findings and monitoring the impact on patient care outcomes. 
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives and quality monitoring. 

•    Active in cancer events, cancer committee, role model for other staff members to stay engaged in the cancer center mission

•    Serves as a role model by demonstrating expertise and comprehensive knowledge in the delivery of healthcare to cardiac patients and their families, to nurses and other healthcare providers. 

•    Serves as a liaison between the physician and other members of the healthcare team to develop comprehensive care plans for oncology patients. 

•    Provides level of care and intervention consistent with the highest quality and appropriate length of stay; facilitates discharge and follow up care. Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and provide direction when workloads change during a crisis. 

•    Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients treated. 

•    Communicates information consistently and constructively. Provides sufficient background information, as appropriate, to ensure understanding; selects appropriate channel and timing for communications. 

•    Perform all other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Required:   Current Maryland license in good standing as a Nurse Practitioner.

Life Support Certification:  

• Basic Life Support – Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)          
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Education/Knowledge 

Attained Level: Advanced Professional

Completed Course Work/Program:  Completion of a graduate level Accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program, Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Applicable Experience

Experience (years):          Required:  3 - 5 years                  

Experience (describe required & preferred):  Must have diagnostic, theraputic and procedural competency in the appropriate area. Must demonstrate knowledge and skilss necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

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