Office Based Nurse Practitioner- Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

SUMMARY: Seeking an experienced Hematology/Oncology APRN to support our leukemia/lymphoma programs as well assistance with hospital procedures. Responsible for providing comprehensive care at an advanced practice level to pediatric patients with leukemia/lymphoma disorders through assessment, diagnosis, clinical management & treatment, collaboration, coordination, education, and research.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Under indirect supervision and working interdependently with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers, provides a broad range of nurse practitioner services to patients with leukemia and/or lymphoma.
• Performs a variety of functions and technical procedures necessary for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and outcome evaluation. 
• Supports and directs in-office infusion treatments in collaboration with attending physicians.
• Performs physical examinations and specialized procedures under the direction of a physician
• Obtains/interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests and communicate findings to the families and medical team.
• Charts all patient transactions in accordance with policies and procedures; writes orders and records progress notes that will be reviewed and countersigned by supervising physician.
• Supports physicians with hospital procedures, such as lumbar punctures, biopsies, etc.
• Formulates a family-centered health care plan in collaboration with other team members and documents the plan in EMR in a concise, physician targeted manner that facilitates patient adherence and outcome evaluation.
• Evaluate responses to interventions and communicate these results to the family and team and modify plan of care as needed.
• Utilizes written guidelines/protocol for clinical decision making and management.
• Writes orders for medications, laboratory work, and diagnostic tests.
• Responds to patient calls/questions forwarded by clinical team promptly and provides advice on clinical issues.
• Generates letters of medical necessity, and other documentation as needed for patients. Assists with authorizations as needed.
• Provides clinical assistance to team in obtaining prior approval from insurance companies for procedures when clinical information is required to complete the process.
• Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality.
• Communicates effectively with families in a way that recognizes their level of understanding, cultural belief systems and ability to adhere to recommended treatment plans.
• Maintains open lines of communication with team members via constructive, positive interactions to promote team harmony, effectiveness and efficiency.
• Maintains other appropriate continuing education as needed to comply with federal regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management. 

COMPETENCIES:

• Problem Solving--Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. 
• Teamwork--Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. 
• Professionalism--Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. 
• Quality--Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. 
• Adaptability--Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability--Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. 
• Initiative--Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.