Hematology and Oncology Nurse Practitioner Job with CommonSpirit Health in Phoenix, AZ

PracticeLink; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A renowned healthcare provider in Phoenix seeks a Hematology and Oncology Nurse Practitioner. The NP will deliver comprehensive inpatient care, collaborating with oncology teams to manage patient treatment plans from diagnosis through palliative care. Join a mission-driven organization focused on exceptional patient care within a supportive hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in Arizona.
• Hematology/oncology experience required.
• OCN or AOCNP preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessments for adult inpatient oncology and hematology patients.
• Manage complications and acute medical issues related to cancer treatment.
• Educate patients and families about cancer treatments and symptoms.

Skills

Clinical knowledge of hematologic and oncologic conditions

Assessment and diagnostic skills

Communication

Palliative care approach

Ability to collaborate in a team

Education

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing

Certification as a Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Hematology and Oncology Nurse Practitioner Job with CommonSpirit Health in Phoenix, AZ

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Responsibilities

Position Overview:

The Inpatient Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner (NP) will play a key role in delivering care to the adult inpatient oncology and hematology patient population at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Reporting to the Cancer Institute Administrator, the NP will collaborate closely with a team of oncology physicians and advanced practice providers to provide comprehensive care to patients from initial diagnosis through treatment, management of complications, and palliative care.

This position primarily focuses on inpatient oncology and hematology care, with potential opportunities for rotating between inpatient and outpatient settings for candidates with relevant certifications (Family Nurse Practitioner and/or Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner). The NP will have the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of cancer care, including patient assessment, treatment planning, and care coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Provide comprehensive assessments for adult inpatient oncology and hematology patients, including history and physical exams, diagnostic study orders and interpretation, and formulation of treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians.
• Treatment Management: Prescribe appropriate treatments, medications, and therapies in accordance with established protocols and in collaboration with the attending oncologist.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, specialists, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare team members to ensure seamless, holistic care for patients.
• Acute Medical Management: Manage complications and acute medical issues related to cancer treatment, including toxicities, infections, and palliative care needs.
• Palliative and End-of-Life Care: Provide compassionate palliative care, including symptom management and end-of-life care coordination, as appropriate.
• Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about cancer treatments, side effects, self-management strategies, and advance care planning.
• Consultation and Communication: Consult with specialty physicians regarding changes in patient condition, diagnostic results, and treatment recommendations.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, ensuring comprehensive documentation of patient assessments, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
  
  

Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing, with a certification as a Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner).
• Licensure: Current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of Arizona.
• Hematology/oncology experience required either as a NP or as a nurse.
  
  

Preferred:

• OCN or AOCNP preferred, but not required
  
  

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong clinical knowledge in the management of hematologic and oncologic conditions, both malignant and benign.
• Ability to assess, diagnose, and formulate individualized treatment plans in collaboration with attending oncologists and specialists.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Proficiency in the interpretation of diagnostic studies (labs, imaging) and the management of complex medical conditions.
• Compassionate approach to palliative and end-of-life care.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced hospital environment. #HEC
  
  

Overview

Hello humankindness

Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.

U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.

St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.

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Pay Range

$51.66 - $86.79 /hour

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