APP - Hematology and Oncology - Kearney - Nebraska Medical Center

Description

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Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)

APP - Hematology and Oncology


Position Highlights:

The APP for Heartland Hematology and Oncology in Kearney will be working with a specialty subset of patients as part of a large academic medical center.

This position will work closely with the multidisciplinary team in an outpatient setting to provide excellent care to patients with various oncologic and hematologic diagnoses.

The APP will be responsible for autonomous clinics, patient triage and procedures. This role may include inpatient consults and rounding at both hospitals in Kearney. The APP will work alongside an outstanding team to ensure current and evidence-based practice. Preferred applicants will have a clinical background in oncology.

We are looking for someone who is motivated, autonomous and willing to work hard to ensure quality of care to our patients.

Shift Details:

• Full Time/ First Shift
• 8am-5pm, No Nights
• 4 Days a Week
• Occasional call during the week (8a - 5p)
• 1 on-call holiday (per year)
• Weekend on-call (every 5th or 6th weekend)

Why Nebraska Medicine:

Our shared values reflect who we are and why we're here and include, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Courage and Healing.

• Competitive Benefits including retirement match contribution, PTO accrual, tuition reimbursement.
• Lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research, and extraordinary patient care.
• Forbes Magazine recognizes us in their list of America's Top Employers and the Best Employer in Nebraska

Duties:
APP - Hematology and Oncology

Provide comprehensive health care to individuals diagnosed with hematological and oncological disorders in an outpatient and/or inpatient setting for medical patients.

Diagnose medical conditions, plan and implement interventions, and evaluate patient responses in collaboration with a designated supervising physician. Perform and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic medical and/or surgical procedures. Procedures can include, but are not limited to, administration of intrathecal chemotherapy, bone marrow biopsy and lumbar puncture.

Required Qualifications:
APP - Hematology and Oncology

Nurse Practitioner

• Master's degree in nursing from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
• Minimum of two years RN experience or equivalent combination of RN and nurse practitioner experience combined (two years of RN experience equals one year of APRN experience) required.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nebraska or current compact state required.
• Currently licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) required.
• Appropriate certification required based on position, department and population served:

Adult Inpatient:

• Adult Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP-BC) - preferred
• Adult (ANP-BC)
• Family (FNP-BC) - will be required to obtain post graduate certificate for AGACNP-BC within 3 years of hire or transfer date
• Adult Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) -will be required to obtain post graduate certificate for AGACNP-BC within 3 years of hire or transfer date

Adult Outpatient:

• Adult Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC)
• Adult (ANP-BC)
• Family (FNP-BC)
• Adult Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP-BC) - will be required to obtain post graduate certificate for AGPCNP-BC within 3 years of hire or transfer date

Pediatric Heme/Onc/BMT Inpatient/Outpatient:

• Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care/Acute Care (CPNP-PC/AC)
• Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care (CPNP-AC)

Physician Assistant

• Master's degree from an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program OR bachelor's degree with ten years of current active Physician Assistant experience and approval from the Director of the Office of Advanced Practice OR if bachelor's degree with less than ten years current active experience sign a written agreement consenting to obtain a Master's degree from an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program within three years from date of transfer or hire and approval from the Director of the Office of Advanced Practice required.
• Ability to maintain Continuing Medical Education (CME) hours to meet State of Nebraska and NCCPA Certification by the National Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) [Or if new graduate, eligible for certification and certification completed prior to beginning to provide care] required.
• Currently licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Nebraska (or eligible for license prior to beginning to provide care) required.

Adult or Pediatric Inpatient or Outpatient

• Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C)

Both Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant

• Ability to function with autonomy and able to make independent decisions while functioning as part of a comprehensive team required.
• Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written forms required.
• Ability to provide critical thinking and analytical skills required.
• Efficient use of information systems, data processing systems, telecommunication devices, office equipment, and audiovisual teaching/education resources required.
• Ability to comprehend and follow policy, procedure, guidelines and protocols required.
• Flexibility and dedication to team involvement and supporting organizational goals required.
• Familiar with patient care equipment as appropriate to specialty area required.
• Knowledge of health care policy and societal factors affecting the delivery of care required.
• Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) licensure required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association endorsed program upon first renewal.

Adult Inpatient

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association endorsed program upon first renewal

Pediatric Inpatient and Outpatient

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association endorsed program upon first

Preferred Qualifications:
APP - Hematology and Oncology

• Prior experience working in a related health care field as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner preferred.
• Oncology experience preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans' status.