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Our client, located in Newport, Vermont, has an immediate need to fill the position of an Nurse Practitioner for Oncology.They are in need of a Nurse Practitioner with hematology/oncology experience. The Duties and
Responsibilities of this position are:• Management of patients with acute care ambulatory needs. Management of patients experiencing complications or toxicities during infusion therapy.
• Perform history & physicals, documents findings and communicates with Oncologist and primary care providers, referring MD's and other involved specialists.
• Orders appropriate diagnostic testing and reviews results. Informs patients and providers of findings and required follow up.• Assesses patients receiving infusion therapy that report toxicities requiring intervention.• Direct medical management (e.g., patient history, physical examination, ordering and interpreting tests, making diagnoses and instituting treatment programs) as authorized and
performed under the supervision of the practice Oncologist for the outpatient clinic, inpatient and emergency department consults.• Cover basic infusion center issues when Oncologist not immediately available and night call one day/week and one weekend/month.• Functions as infusion RN when staffing is inadequate in the infusion center.• Help with chemo order review to identify nursing issues (infusion rates, access, etc).• Function as manager of clinic with regard to staffing, vacation coordination, evaluations, policy and procedure development, administrative assistant
supervision, etc.• Participate in departmental events including fundraiser events, patient service events, educational events.• Develop and coordinate tumor board, multidisciplinary clinics and community support groups.• Coordinate patient application to patient assistance programs (through charitable organizations, pharmaceutical industry, oncology fund, etc) and prior
authorization for treatments and supportive care.• Provides patient education and support.• Ensures continuity of care when patient is admitted to the hospital.Please Note: The above statements reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job
as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.Education: Completion of an accredited program for Nurse Practitioners.Job Type: Permanent/Full-Time.Career Level: Mid Career (2+ years of experience)Compensation: Competitive Compensation (DOE).The successful candidate must possess:• Completion of an accredited program for Nurse Practitioners.• Vermont licensing/registration.• 1-2 years of Hematology/Oncology clinical experience.• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, other health care providers, and parents.Interviews are being scheduled this week. Send us your resume now, for earliest consideration. DON'T delay. . . contact us immediately!
Please, DO NOT send your resume if you do not have the required qualifications for this position. It will not be responded to!
Location: Newport, VT
Compensation: Competitive Compensation (DOE)
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