Advanced Practice Provider - OP (Days)

The Cancer & Hematology Centers; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cancer & Hematology Centers is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider – Outpatient to manage comprehensive medical care for oncology patients. The APP will exercise prudent judgment in assessment, diagnosis, and care planning, coordinating with physicians as needed at our LHCP site.

The role requires NP or PA licensure, BLS, and hematology/oncology experience is preferred. Schedule includes 4 ten-hour shifts, with occasional weekend and holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• Certified and licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Holds current BLS card for Health Professionals
• Hematology/Oncology experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Obtains comprehensive histories and physical examinations reflecting patient acuity
• Coordinates and delivers comprehensive medical care following treatment protocols
• Writes orders/medications to support the care plan
• Orders and interprets laboratory and radiographic studies
• Seeks consultation from attending physicians as needed
• Collaborates with nursing and support staff to optimize patient outcomes

Education

Nurse Practitioner licensed

Physician Assistant licensed

BLS certification

Job description

Our Mission: At The Cancer & Hematology Centers we are dedicated to help, healing and hope for cancer patients and their families. We provide our patients with advanced treatments, innovative research and, above all else, compassionate care. Our patients receive the most comprehensive, contemporary cancer care balanced with the compassion of a dedicated nursing and support staff. Treating cancer requires a team of committed and caring health care professionals working together to understand and address your needs. In addition to caring physicians, we have a full range of support staff available to assist you and your family, such as oncology-certified nurses, social workers, experienced lab and pharmacy personnel and a psychologist. Our focus is not just on healing but also on helping and offering hope. We know that being diagnosed with cancer is a life-changing event, and it takes a lot of adjustment to accept the emotional and physical realities of this disease. Our staff understands what you’re going through and can offer compassion and resources to help. To us, it’s important that healing isn't just centered on your disease site. Our cutting-edge cancer care is available close to home. Our medical staff have close ties to prominent hospitals and ongoing cancer research, and we bring those breakthrough advances to our regional centers to progress the level of care that is offered right here at home.

Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and high-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description

General Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider – Outpatient is responsible for the comprehensive medical management of assigned patients. The APP is expected to exercise prudent judgment in the assessment, diagnosis, and implementation of care and seek appropriate consultation with physician as necessary.

• This full-time Advanced Practice Provider - Outpatient role will support Malignant hematology (area of specialty). This will be working days from 8:00am to 6:00pm. This is a 40 hour/wk position working 4 (10 hour shifts/week) working at our LHCP site. Schedule will include some weekend and holiday coverage needed. 1 weekend every 12 weeks and 1 holiday every other year.*

Desired/Required Qualifications

Education

• Certified and licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Holds current BLS card for Health Professionals
• Hematology/Oncology experience preferred

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Obtains comprehensive histories and physical examinations that reflect the acuity and presenting complaint of the patient. Document/dictate progress notes that appropriately capture the content of the obtained history and physical.
• Functions in the role of an APP to coordinate and deliver comprehensive medical care including following treatment protocols and pathways, writing orders/medications to support patient’s plan of care, ordering and interpreting laboratory and radiographic studies, and seeking consultation from attending physicians as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Collaborates with support staff and nursing teams to optimize patient care outcomes effectively. Acts as a resource to nursing, support staff and students appropriately.
• Communicates in a timely and effective manner with supervising physician(s) as needed for continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.
• Serves as a patient advocate and provides patient education and/or referrals for optimal outcome and continuity of care. Provides effective communication patient/family members that demonstrate sensitivity to their individual needs and concerns.
• Performs other tasks, procedures, or duties within his/her scope of practice as assigned.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.