Nurse Practitioner - Grandview Clinic Location

Alabama Oncology; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Alabama Oncology seeks a skilled Nurse Practitioner for our Grandview Clinic location to provide comprehensive oncology patient care. You will work under supervision or with physicians to plan and deliver interventions, educate patients and families, and integrate evidence-based practices into daily care.

Requirements include an MSN and NP certification, plus experience with cancer patient management. Inpatient experience and knowledge of OSHA/Joint Commission standards are a plus, with a focus

Qualifications

• MSN from an accredited program and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program.
• Three years post-MSN nursing experience preferred.
• Experience with managing physiologic and psychological effects of cancer and its treatment.
• Familiarity with OSHA and Joint Commission standards preferred.
• In-patient experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Initiate and document interventions; prescribe therapies as indicated.
• Assess patient/family needs and provide education.
• Promote wellness and refer to community resources.
• Incorporate evidence-based practice into clinical care.
• Develop knowledge of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements.
• Complete patient charge capture and medical record documentation in a timely fashion.
• May provide case management for patients and families.
• May promote/provide staff education.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing theory and practice

Organizational policies

Safety awareness

Verbal and written communication

Computer skills

Clinical assessment skills

Education

MSN and NP program completion

Job description

This position is located at our Grandview Clinic location.

Scope

Under supervision or in collaboration with practice physicians, involved in the care of individuals, families and patient groups who are dealing with cancer or other related diagnosis. Responsibilities may include duties related to prevention, screening, patient care, treatment management, and research. May serve as direct caregiver, health care consultant, patient educator, or physician extender. Ensures compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards and requirements.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for patients.
• Initiates and documents appropriate interventions; evaluates and records patient/family response and prescribes therapies as indicated.
• Assesses patient/family needs and provides education.
• Promotes wellness and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Incorporates the developing knowledge of evidence-based research into clinical practice.
• Developing knowledge of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements.
• Completes patient charge capture and medical record documentation in a timely fashion.
• May provide case management for patients and their families, given limited knowledge of community resources.
• May promote/provide staff education
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to administer patient care. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Holds a working knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Possesses clinical assessment skills relative to the medical oncology patient/family

Education And/or Experience

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited program for nursing education and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program.
• Three (3) years post MSN experience in nursing highly preferred.
• Experience and knowledge in the management of the physiologic and psychological effects of cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment.
• Knowledge of OSHA and Joint Commission Accreditation regulations preferred.
• Prior in-patient experience preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• RN/NRPR state license.
• Current board certification.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Oncology Nursing certification preferred.