Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Oncology (IL)

Scheduled Hours40Position SummaryWe are seeking a qualified Illinois-based Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join our team at Siteman Cancer Center. The APP will join our current APP group assisting with inpatient oncology consult services at Memorial East, Memorial Belleville, and Alton Memorial. This role will also join rotations to cover outpatient clinics in Shiloh and Alton, IL. Oncology experience is highly preferred, and ideal candidates would be energetic, motivated to learn, and able to handle a flexible schedule. The APP provides primary and/or specialty nursing and/or medical care in a variety of settings; works under physician oversight as required by state regulation and functions within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant's specialty certification, Barnes-Jewish Hospital medical by-laws, and, where it exists, the collaborative practice agreement.Job DescriptionPrimary Duties & Responsibilities: Provides direct patient care to include obtaining patient history, performing patient assessment via observation, interview and examination; orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies; performs preventative health assessments, screenings, immunizations and care; provides direct treatment and management of acute and chronic disease conditions; develops and implements patient-centered plan of care in collaboration with physicians, patients, consultants, nurses, ancillary care providers and others as appropriate to the patient's condition.May bill for services covered by collaborative practice agreement.Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning disease management, complication prevention, disease prevention, and quality of life improvement measures, and outcome management activities.Monitors/ensures accuracy of patient medical records; maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc.Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established clinic/hospital standards.Manages health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources; may perform diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification and state regulations.Champions the safety and quality of care for patients using ITB therapy and serves as an expert in the care and management of ITB pumps. Helps develop a detailed educational program for the patients and lead the quality and safety initiative for the program.Serves as clinical expert regarding rehabilitation nursing while demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill in complex clinical nursing situations.Provides management services for clinical research study projects; monitors participating subjects, including medication administration and family/patient education.Works in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental and infection control standards.Regularly participates in constant quality improvement and process improvement activities centered on the goal of providing exceptional, evidence-based patient care.Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.Contributes to the advancement of the rehabilitation nursing profession as a whole through research, publications, and presentations.Performs other duties as assigned.Working Conditions:Job Location/Working ConditionsNormal office environmentExposure to blood-borne pathogensExposure to chemicalsRequires protective devicesDust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elementsPatient care settingDirect patient care settingPhysical EffortTypically sitting at desk or tableTypically standing or walkingTypically bending, crouching, stoopingUsing tools requiring high dexterityOccasional lifting (25 lbs or less)EquipmentOffice equipmentLab/research equipmentClinical/diagnostic equipmentThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.Required QualificationsEducation:Master's degreeCertifications/Professional Licenses:The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red CrossWork Experience:No specific work experience is required for this position.Skills:Not ApplicableDriver's License:A driver's license is not required for this position.More About This JobWe are seeking a dedicated NP or PA to join our team. Below are additional requirements and information based on each role:Required Qualifications:Nurse PractitionerMaster of Science in Nursing with emphasis in the Nurse Practitioner program.Advanced Practical Nurse licensure (or ability to successfully obtain licensure within three months of date of hire).Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirements).Physician AssistantGraduate of PA program.Current PA licensure to practice in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, or ability to obtain within three months of date of hire.Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).Preferred QualificationsEducation:Master's degree - Nurse