Nurse Practitioner Specialty - Oncology

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Company: Bayhealth

Location: Dover, DE 19901

Description:

Kent Campus Hospital

STATUS: Full Time 80 Hours

SHIFT: Days

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Summary:
The Nurse Practitioner Oncology Services works within a collaborative model to provide quality care and to improve patient outcomes by strengthening continuity of care in all settings for cancer patients, families, and staff in both the hospital and physician practice settings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Accurately performs history and physicals for patients. Utilizes sound clinical judgment based on best practice when implementing the therapeutic regimen.
2. Documents all care provided, including pharmacological dispensing, in an accurate manner.
3. Completes patient discharge planning and education; writes appropriate orders and prescriptions. Performs patient education and counseling to promote wellness.
4. Evaluates patient's progress toward attaining expected outcomes. Evaluates effectiveness of interventions in relation to outcomes. Documents patient's response to interventions.
5. Maintains accurate, legible, and confidential medical records in accordance with federal and state laws.
6. All other duties as assigned, within the scope and range of job responsibilities.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION AND CREDENTIAL:

  • Education Master Degree
    Certificate Program

    Nurse Practitioner
  • Credential Delaware State Certification/License
    Advanced Practice RN - Controlled Substances Registration
    Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner within 3 year
    Basic Life Support

EXPERIENCE:

Required: Two years' experience as an Nurse Practitioner in a physician practice setting and/or related nursing experience

Preferred: Three (3) years Nurse Practitioner experience in specific area of practice (i.e. Oncology office).

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND CREDENTIAL:

  • Education
  • Credential

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