Cardiology Oncology Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) Jeffer[...]

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering health care team as an advanced practice provider in the Cardio-Oncology Program. This role involves providing comprehensive care to cancer patients, performing assessments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. You'll have the opportunity to develop protocols for cardiotoxicity management and engage in community outreach. Enjoy a fulfilling career with no call or holiday responsibilities, while making a significant impact on patient care and outcomes in a busy, innovative program.

Qualifications

• Must hold Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant certification.
• Experience in Cardio-Oncology or similar field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive history and physicals, document findings.
• Collaborate with healthcare team for diagnosis and management.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner certification

Physician Assistant certification

PALS certification

ECG interpretation

Patient assessment

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or related field

Job description

Job Details

The advanced practice provider (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) within the ambulatory setting works in collaboration with, and is an integral member of, a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP provides comprehensive care in the Cardio-Oncology Program, primarily based out of Center City, PA, but may include regional centers such as Asplundh in Abington, PA.

The Cardio-Oncology Program is a unique multidisciplinary initiative working closely with colleagues from SKCCC. Patients include individuals being treated for any form of malignancy (hematologic, solid tumor, etc.) or candidates for SCT/BMT, who may have underlying cardiovascular disease or develop cardiovascular complications secondary to oncologic treatments.

Program Highlights:

1. Busy, unique program in Cardio-Oncology in Center City at TJUH, collaborating with SKCCC.
2. Patient population comprises adults with cancer referred for cardiovascular assessment/management/monitoring before, during, and after treatment, including survivorship care.
3. The candidate will perform complete history and physicals, document findings in medical records, and prescribe appropriate cardiac treatments, including testing and medications.
4. The candidate will help develop protocols for cardiotoxicity management and survivorship initiatives, and may engage in community outreach if desired.
5. Inpatient consultations will be performed as the program develops an inpatient consultative service.
6. Participation in clinics at Honickman during normal work hours is expected.
7. Telemedicine will be incorporated into daily practice as appropriate.
8. Expected to develop skills in interpreting laboratories and ECGs.
9. No call or holiday responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Nurse Practitioner (CRNP/ACNP) or Physician Assistant certification required.
• Certification such as PALS preferred.

Assessment & Management Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive history and physicals, document in medical records.
• Order and collect data using assessment techniques and diagnostic procedures.
• Serve as first responder for nursing and house staff during patient status changes, including procedural and resuscitative interventions.
• Assess risks related to medication side effects, immobility, nutrition, fluid/electrolyte balance, immunocompetence, invasive procedures.

Diagnosis:

• Collaborate with the healthcare team to diagnose acute and chronic conditions.
• Manage diagnostic tests, interpret results, and formulate differential diagnoses.
• Diagnose complications and order interventions.

Plan of Care:

• Identify expected outcomes, develop, and document individualized plans of care.
• Use evidence-based guidelines and protocols.
• Implement and modify plans; prescribe diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
• Perform advanced procedures as privileges and competencies allow.

Documentation:

• Document patient progress via progress notes, transfer/discharge summaries, and clinic notes, ensuring timeliness and compliance.

Communication & Collaboration:

• Maintain ongoing communication with the healthcare team, patients, and families to promote continuity of care.

Professional Practice:

• Demonstrate professional behaviors, including mentoring, education, and research participation.
• Engage in continuing education and professional organizations.