Nurse Practitioner-Oncology

Company: American Oncology Network Inc.
Location: Georgetown
Posted on: September 3, 2024

Job Description:

Location:Austin OfficePay Range:$53,580.80 - $160,742.40Join Our Team at LoneStar Oncology in Georgetown, TX!Are you an experienced APRN looking to make a meaningful impact in oncology care? Look no further than LoneStar Oncology! Were expanding our team and offering a fantastic opportunity in Georgetown, TX, where you can enjoy both professional growth and work-life balance.Why LoneStar Oncology?Mission-Driven Culture: Join a team dedicated to providing compassionate care to oncology patients.Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that prioritize your well-being.Career Development: Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to advance your skills in oncology care.Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.Position SummaryAssists physician in the care and teaching of patients.Key Performance AreasAssess the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.Write prescriptions for: medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and care post-discharge in accordance with written practice protocols.Based on findings, determine eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials.Interpret and evaluates findings of studies / tests.Relay appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.Administer therapeutic measures / obtains specimens as prescribed.Dictate follow-up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response and plan.Dictate or writes patient history, admissions, progress notes, and discharge notes in a timely manner.Assist in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patients care.Conduct or participate in daily multi-disciplinary rounds for assigned patients to ensure patients are receiving appropriate and quality care.Provide on-call coverage and performs hospital rounds as needed.Triage patients to determine urgency of physician evaluation.Document and reports care in an accurate, timely manner using appropriate forms and records.Demonstrate a willingness to learn and to remain flexible in the changing health care environment.Provide on-call coverage and performs hospital rounds as needed. Triage patients to determine urgency of physician evaluation.Document and reports care in an accurate, timely manner using appropriate forms and records.Demonstrate a willingness to learn and to remain flexible in the changing health care environment.Assist staff in times of crisis or emergency.Meet with the public outside the institution and efficiently market and promote cancer treatment.Determine work priorities, assign work and insure proper completion of work assignments.Comply with all federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to patient privacy, patients rights, personnel law, safety, labor, and employment law. Adhere to Company and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and Disaster Recovery Plan.Other duties as requested.Keep work area and records in a neat and orderly manner.Maintain all company equipment in a safe and working manner.Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information at all times as required by the HIPAA regulations.Assist in training new employees to related job duties.Will be expected to work at any Company location to help meet the Companys business needs as directed by collaborating physician.Will be expected to work overtime when given sufficient notice of required overtime.Position Qualifications/RequirementsEducationGraduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant program.Masters degree required.Certifications/LicensesAPRN or PA license in appropriate state.Prescriptive privileges or eligible to apply.Current certification from ANCC or ONS (AOCN-P).Current BLS.Previous ExperienceMinimum 5 years experience as APRN or PA, specifically in Oncology.Core CapabilitiesAnalysis & Critical Thinking: Critical thinking skills including solid problem solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management and organizational skills. Must be detailed oriented with the ability to exercise independent judgment.Interpersonal Effectiveness: Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness. Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material and sometimes emotionally charged matters.Communication Skills: Good command of the English language. Second language is an asset but not required. Effective communication skills (oral, written, presentation), is an active listener, and effectively provides balanced feedback.Customer Service & Organizational Awareness: Strong customer focus. Ability to build an engaging culture of quality, performance effectiveness and operational excellence through best practices, strong business and political acumen, collaboration and partnerships, as well as a positive employee, physician and community relations.Self-Management: Effectively manages own time, conflicting priorities, self, stress, and professional development. Self-motivated and self-starter with ability work independently with limited supervision. Ability to work remotely effectively as required.Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and demands from a variety of stakeholders and sites.Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.#AONNby Jobble

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