Nurse Practitioner - Houston, United States - Oncology Consultants

Oncology Consultants

Verified Company

Houston, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

"You can make a difference in the life of an oncology patient and find your career satisfaction by joining our team of healthcare professionals today."

About Oncology Consultants
Oncology Consultants has been a premier adult medical oncology & hematology practice in Houston, TX for over 40 years.

Our healthcare team is committed to providing state-of-the-art cancer treatment in a caring environment as we continue to expand our oncology services in the metropolitan region.

About the Position

Benefits:

Insurances: Life, medical, dental, short term and longterm disability
401K
Free parking
PTO
Holidays
Competitive salary
Employee Assistant Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Continuing Medical Education Allowance
Pet Insurance

FUNCTION:

To assist all west side physicians.
The NP will cover Greater Heights when any physician is absent and the clinic requires a midlevel provider to cover patient visits and supervise chemotherapy.
Will be a part of the provider call rotation after credentialing is complete.
All scheduling will be coordinated by the Clinical Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Contributes to physician's effectiveness by identifying shortterm and longrange patient care issues that must be addressed; monitoring clinic activity and active therapy; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action.
Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; and obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as xrays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.
Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records ensuring all documentation is complete in a timely manner.
Assess and treat assigned patients by the physician either independently (under supervision) or jointly with the physician.
Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; managing wounds and infections.
Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; providing counsel on emotional problems of daily living;
Establish guidelines for the promotion of wellness in conjunction with other midlevel providers that involve patients of all requesting physicians from the Westside offices of Oncology Consultants.
Evaluation and care procurement of patients under the wellness program.
Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
Genetic counseling of patients in the Westside that any OC physician refers for such counseling.
Support the physician patients as well as attend therapy areas in the absence of a physician on the Westside.
Promote and educate nursing staff and others on new therapies or procedures.
Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infectioncontrol policies and protocols.
Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; and advising management of needed actions.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.
Develop healthcare team staff by providing information and educational opportunities.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Any other tasks or duties as assigned by the Medical Officer or Practice Management