APP Heme Onc- Clinical Research Center

The University of Kansas Health System; Fairway (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in Hematology/Oncology for the Clinical Research Center. This full-time role requires collaboration with sponsoring physicians to assess health, diagnose conditions, develop and implement care plans, and monitor patient responses across acute and specialty settings.

Required education includes an APRN- or PA-focused advanced degree; licensure in Kansas and/or Missouri; BLS/ACLS; and oncology-specific certifications.

Qualifications

• Master Degree Nursing from an accredited program in Advanced Practice Nursing for APRNs OR
• Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program in Advanced Practice Nursing for APRNs OR
• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant

Responsibilities

• Evaluate medical problems and request consultations as needed.
• Educate patients and families about preventive care and treatments.
• Create diagnostically appropriate treatment plans.
• Document evaluations, diagnoses, procedures and referrals in medical records.
• Coordinate care with physicians and the inter-disciplinary team.
• Refer complex cases to collaborating physicians when necessary.
• Prescribe and monitor medications and emergency interventions.
• Maintain professionalism and comply with regulations and coding/billing standards.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Collaboration with physicians

Medical documentation

Education

Master Degree Nursing (APRN)

Doctor of Nursing Practice (APRN)

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant

Tools

BLS/ACLS

Job description

Position Summary / Career Interest

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the Hematology and/or Oncology specialty manages health problems and coordinates health care in acute or specialty care settings. These APPs deliver patient care and medical services to individuals, families and groups by utilizing standards of care in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations to assess health status, diagnose medical conditions, develop medical plan of care, implement treatments and evaluate patient responses in collaboration with collaborative/sponsoring physician as described in a Collaborative Practice Agreement.

Position Title

APP Heme Onc- Clinical Research Center

Days - Full Time

KU Clinical Research Center 4350

Position Summary / Career Interest

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the Hematology and/or Oncology specialty manages health problems and coordinates health care in acute or specialty care settings. These APPs deliver patient care and medical services to individuals, families and groups by utilizing standards of care in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations to assess health status, diagnose medical conditions, develop medical plan of care, implement treatments and evaluate patient responses in collaboration with collaborative/sponsoring physician as described in a Collaborative Practice Agreement.

Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions

• Able to evaluate medical problems of clients in the assigned specialty practice setting and appropriately requests consultation of other specialties when indicated.
• Provides education to patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications pertinent to the patient’s condition.
• Creates diagnostically appropriate treatment plans
• Documents all medical evaluation, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals and consultations consistent with NCQA, The Joint Commission, state regulatory standards and evidenced-based standards of care. Maintains documentation compliance for appropriate coding and billing.
• Facilitates evaluation of records by physician(s), peers and quality standards according to protocols and receives and implements constructive directives.
• May refer complex and high priority cases to collaborating physician with regards to complicated diagnostic problems, serious illness, complicated therapeutic problems and re-evaluation of chronic conditions.
• Provides medical and emergency interventions appropriate to the client’s needs; prescribes and monitors medications appropriate to the diagnosis; orders and monitors the appropriateness of emergency interventions.
• Maintains collegiality with all members of the inter-disciplinary team.
• Utilizes appropriate chain-of-command and communicates with specialty practice Program Director, APP Director and Medical Director of any clinical issue and contributes to quality improvement or process improvement as necessary.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education And Experience

• Master Degree Nursing from an accredited program in Advanced Practice Nursing for APRNs OR
• Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program in Advanced Practice Nursing for APRNs OR
• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant
• Age appropriate training for “population served” may depend on APRN/PA program training and may require additional training as determined by the department.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Previous APRN or PA experience

Required Licensure And Certification

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - State Board of Nursing Copy of the current advance practice license for the State of Kansas and/or Missouri (depending on practice locations) OR
• Licensed Physician Assistant (PA) - State Board of Healing Arts Copy of the current advance practice license for the State of Kansas and/or Missouri (depending on practice locations)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Advanced practice certification required. APRNs may obtain within one year of date of hire; Specific certification may be required depending on specialty

Preferred Licensure And Certification

• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) OR
• Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R-57103

Important Information For You To Know As You Apply

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].
• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.