APP Non-Malignant Hematology - Palo Alto, United States - Stanford Health Care

Description

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Day - 10 Hour (United States of America)


Position Overview:

We are actively looking for a dedicated full-time Outpatient Non-Malignant Hematology Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (NP/PA) to become a valuable member of our healthcare team.

This role encompasses a four-day workweek, featuring 10-hour day shifts from Monday to Friday, with possible occasional weekend shifts.

As a NP/PA in this position, your primary responsibility will be to contribute your expertise to our Outpatient Classical Hematology Clinic.

You will be actively involved in managing patients with benign hematologic disorders, including but not limited to iron deficiency, various low-complexity classical hematology pathologies, and patients transitioning from in-patient to out-patient care.

Additionally, this role offers a unique opportunity for professional flexibility, with four weeks per year flex to provide in-patient coverage.

This enables you to provide collaborative and independent care to patients, ensuring comprehensive and continuous support for those with benign hematologic disorders.

Responsibilities:

Collaborative Patient Care:
Working alongside the Attending Physician, NPs and PAs will provide comprehensive care to patients with non-malignant hematologic disorders. This includes conducting thorough history and physical examinations, interpreting diagnostic studies, lab results, radiology studies, and pathology reports.

Treatment Planning:
The NP/PA will be responsible for developing treatment plans in collaboration with the physician.

They will manage acute problems arising from therapy and primary diagnoses, as well as initiate and adjust therapy orders in collaboration with the physician.

Medication and Treatment Orders:
Ordering and prescribing medications and patient care treatments will be part of the NP/PA's role.

Clinical Trials:

NPs and PAs will actively participate in the management of patients enrolled in clinical trials, working closely with the Attending Physician.

Educational Role:
The NP/PA will serve as an educational resource for nursing and pharmacy staff, sharing their expertise and knowledge. They will contribute to the ongoing education and training of the team.

Procedures:
The NP/PA may perform various procedures including bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures, and punch skin biopsies.


Qualifications:

Education and Licensure:

The ideal candidate should possess a master's degree in nursing or from a Physician Assistant program and hold a valid NP or PA license.

Experience:
Prior experience in hematology/oncology is preferred, but not required. Candidates with a strong background in general internal medicine may also be considered.


Skills and Attributes:
Motivated and Self-directed: The ideal candidate should be proactive and able to work independently.

Compassionate:
A strong sense of empathy and compassion is essential when working with patients facing hematologic disorders.

Enthusiastic and Committed:
The NP/PA should have a genuine passion for their field and a dedication to evidence-based practice.

Lifelong Learner:
A commitment to continuous learning and staying up to date with the latest advancements in hematology is crucial.

Communication and Collaboration:
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team are essential.


Opportunities for Learning:
In this position, there are numerous opportunities for professional growth and learning.

Weekly conferences, one on one interaction with classical Hematologists, and clinical care conferences to provide a platform for knowledge exchange and staying updated with the latest developments in classical hematology.

We are excited to expand our team to accommodate the increased patient volume, and we believe this is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join our collaborative and supportive NP/PA/MD team.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the field of hematology and are ready to thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment, we invite you to join our dedicated team and contribute to the well-being of our patients.

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions under this Nurse Practitioner Job Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC).

The NP provides routine are and management of the patient with acute and chronic complaints, in collaboration with the supervising physician, and through implementation of standardized procedures.

Specific functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are established by the NP and his/her supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the IDPC, the Credentials & Privileges Committee, the Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) Medical Executive Committee and the SHC Board Credentials, Policies and Procedures Committee.

This job description covers all classifications for NPs within the organization. All NPs must meet all elements of the Essential Functions, Qualifications, and Supervision.

There is a voluntary Career Ladder for NPs who are interested in promotions for clinical expertise and contributions to the institution as well as the profession.

Promotion is determined based on the Center for Advanced Practice Career Ladder Handbook.

Here is a description of the various levels:

Job Attributes:

LEVEL I LEVEL II LEVEL III

FLSA Status:
Exempt Exempt Exempt


Job Code:

Requirement:

LEVEL I:
Entry level


LEVEL II:
Meets Career Ladder criteria for


NP II

LEVEL III:
Meets Career Ladder criteria for
NP III

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• A. An NP may provide only those medical services which he/she is competent to perform, which are consistent with the NP's education, training and experience, and which are performed under the supervision of a physician who is responsible for the patients cared for by that NP.
• B. An NP shall consult with a physician regarding any task, procedure or diagnostic problem which the NP determines exceeds his/her level of competence or shall refer such cases to a collaborating physician.
• C.

Scope of Practice of the NP:

• Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty, according to written standardized procedures

[see Appendix A:

Assessment & Management of Patients]

• Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients, according to written standardized procedures. [see Appendix A Assessment & Management of Patients]
• Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient, according to written standardized procedures

[see Appendix A:

Assessment & Management of Patients]

• Administers, orders, furnishes and prescribes medications, according to written standardized procedures

[see Appendix B :

Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol]

• Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.
• Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services.
• Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable.
• Obtains informed consent, as indicated.
• Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
• As directed by the supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and orders the necessary tests and medications

[see Appendix B:

Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol] Medications that are not FDA-approved or are used for a non-FDA-approved indication (off-label use) require a patient-specific order in advance from the supervising physician.

• After appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in the operating room. The RN First Assistant directly assists the surgeon and practices under the supervision of the surgeon during the intraoperative phase. The RN First Assistant must adhere to standardized procedures and not concurrently function as a scrub nurse.
• Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients.
• Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
• Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.
• Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed.
• Facilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources.
• Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Note: NPs hired prior to March 1, 2012 are not subject to this educational requirement.
• Graduate of an NP program accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure and
• NP - Nurse Practitioner and
• NPF - NP Furnishing Number and
• BLS - Basic Life Support and
• DEA - Drug Enforcement Administration

These principles apply to ALL employees:
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families.

Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other.

C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.

Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family's perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment.

Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above.

People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale:
Generally starting at $ $111.16 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.