APP Hematology/Oncology at Parker, CO

This position is at our Hematology and Oncology in Parker, CO
Provides education and support for patients and staff involved in the care of patients. Demonstrates a collaborative,
interdisciplinary approach in directing efforts toward the attainment of desired patient outcomes in a cost-effective
manner in area of specialty. Assumes personal accountability for organizational mission and core values. Expedite
and coordinate patient evaluation and care.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (essential functions identified with a *):
- Obtains patient histories and performs physical examinations; notifies physician of subsequent clinical findings,
evaluates patients on a continual basis. Formulates the appropriate differential diagnosis based on history, physical
examination, and clinicals findings. *
- Performs patient triage and determines the urgency of physician evaluation*
- Prescribes pharmacologic agents and nonpharmacological therapies according to standard protocol*
- Provides symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment.*
- Performs minor invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to patient-care needs as determined by
the standardized procedures developed by the physician(s) and nurse practitioner (including but not limited to bone
marrow biopsy and aspiration, lumbar puncture, thoracentesis, and percutaneous indwelling central catheter
placement).*
- Evaluates and analyzes patient progress and responses to disease and treatment, initiates therapeutic intervention,
and determines clinical effectiveness of treatment plan, and alters the plan if necessary. *
- Provides psychosocial support including facilitation of support groups and refers to appropriate
personnel/departments and community resources. *
- Educates patients and their families regarding examination findings, abnormal laboratory results, treatment plan,
and appropriate follow-up and implications for health and recovery. *
- Develops/implements/evaluates appropriate materials to facilitate the education of patients/families. *
- Provides daily informal education to other members of the health care team to achieve desired outcomes. *
- Provides formal education to staff at least quarterly in varying formats. *
- Develops, coordinates &/or participates in community education program. *
- Collaborates with physician team and Oncology Services Director to design, implement, and market the
comprehensive oncology program*
- Defines, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of oncology programs in conjunction with participating
physicians and staff*
- Incorporates appropriate research findings into clinical practice.*
- Assists physicians/NPs in developing and revising clinical practice guidelines.*
- Provides consultation to nursing, medical, case management and ancillary departments as requested.*
- Collects and analyzes data regarding treatment process, patient outcome, cost and patient assessment of the
quality of care.*
- Determines eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials based on findings.*
- Presents outcomes to staff, physicians, and administration in varying formats.*
- Incorporates current standard of care and evidence based guidelines into daily practice.*
- Represents clinical nursing leadership on departments and/or hospital committees/projects in area of specialty.*
- Participates in determining goals/objectives/strategic plan for the oncology program.*
Participates in professional organizations, attends professional workshops/conferences in area of specialty. *
- Participates in community-based activities. *
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employee may perform other related duties as
assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
 NURSING
 Master’s degree in nursing as Nurse Practitioner, from a nationally accredited postgraduate
certificate program. must be a graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
 1 year of experience in a clinical or advanced practice setting, preferred
 Oncology Nurse experience required
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
 APN
 Applicable State of Employment Registered Nurse Practitioner Licensure for; and listed on the state Advanced Practice Nurse
(APN) Registry.
 Board certified as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, in applicable population foci and/or
subspecialty.
 RN
 Applicable State of Employment
 BLS
 American Heart Association
 ACLS
 American Heart Association
 RXN/RXN-P
 Have Prescriptive Authority (RXN) or have Provisional Prescriptive Authority (RXN-P), if
applicable for role with associated articulated plan.