APP, Oncology - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - SIGN ON BONUS!

Roswell Park Care Network has an incredible opportunity for APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Oncology to work out of our affiliate Samaritan Medical in Watertown, NY.

Excellent Benefit Package - Come Join the Roswell Park Care Network!  https://www.roswellpark.org/carenetwork

· Medical Insurance via Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

· HRA - employer funded

· Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance

· 401(k) with company match

· Company paid life insurance, options for LTD, Critical Illness, Accident

· Generous Vacation and Sick time

· 11 Holidays

· Schedule is Monday through Friday

Overview

The Advanced Practice Practitioner provides healthcare services to patients including health promotion, cancer prevention, care for acute and chronic phases of illness, as well as patient and family education and counseling. This role also refers patients to other healthcare providers and community resources when appropriate.

• Assesses  the physical and psychological status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.
• Recognizes deviations from normal in physical assessment; works in collaboration with physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.
• Writes prescriptions for medications and blood products based on laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.
• Review’s findings and determines eligibility for entry into clinical trials. 
• Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team, requests written consultation from   physicians and other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
• Interprets and evaluates findings from diagnostic studies.
• Relays appropriate actions to facilitate and implement therapeutic plans consistent   with the continuing care needs of the patient.
• Administers therapeutic measures/obtains specimens as appropriate.
• Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement in the delivery of care.
• Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans consistent with the continuing care needs of the patient. 
• Dictates or writes patient history, admission notes, care plans, progress notes, discharge notes and follow-up letters.
• Assists in management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during the acute and chronic phase of the patient’s care.
• Triage’s patients appropriately and provides emergency treatment as necessary.
• Considers  the physical, emotional, social, and economic status, as well as cultural and educational backgrounds of individuals, families and communities when providing care.
• Ensures that departmental and interdepartmental policies, procedures, and standards   of care are maintained and assists in interpreting these to patients, visitors and staff. 
• Informs supervisors and/or the nurse supervisor of actual/potential problems that   require resolution at the administrative level.
• Contributes to the nursing profession through publications, committee involvement and development of educational media or use of creative approaches to improve patient care.
• Provides formal and informal education to the nursing staff.
• Acts as a preceptor for graduate nursing students.
• Participates in the development of clinical pathways and educational materials.
• Provides consultation to community groups and professional groups.
• Identifies, analyzes, and resolves patient care problems, resulting in system improvements or improvements in patient care.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement/organization operating in system improvements or improvements in patient care. 

•  License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York
• Current Nurse Practitioner Certification in New York
• Certification or eligibility for certification as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or other national certifying body recognized by the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA).
• As a condition of continued employment, incumbents must obtain certification as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or other national certifying body recognized by the HCFA within nine (9) months of their appointment to this title as required by Medicare.
• Certification Basic Life Support (BLS).
• One year of experience required. Oncology preferred.

OR

• Bachelors degree in Physician Assistant studies; or
• Bachelor's degree and completion of a Physician Assistant Certification Program recognized by the New York State Education Department.
• Physician Assistant Certification to Practice in New York State
• One year of experience required. Oncology preferred.