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Posted: 01-Jan-25
Location: Rehoboth, Delaware
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Internal Number: 7172
Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients, and a team focused on excellence.
Overview
This individual serves as a comprehensive health care provider providing follow-up care, assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic procedures within the scope of advanced nursing practice in collaboration with Beebe Medical Center employed Medical Oncology physicians. Manages care given to Beebe Medical Center clients during outpatient clinic visits and inpatients when requested. Functions within approved scope and credentials as approved by Beebe Medical Center policies. Follow(s) established nursing standards, procedures, guidelines and protocols and gives specific patient care directions to patients, families, nursing and other staff when appropriate.
Responsibilities
Patient Assessments. Performs comprehensive assessments, utilizing focused medical and psychosocial history and physical examination. Keeps physician(s) informed, as is appropriate, of needs and problems related to patient care. Critical thinking/Evaluation and Interpretation of Diagnostics. Demonstrates critical thinking, prioritization, and time management skills based on patient assessment and interpretation of test results. Documentation. Effectively maintains confidential records, completes documentation timely, accurately and consistently, and reports findings as patient's condition requires. Documentation always provides justification for therapies ordered and reimbursement for services rendered. Comprehensive Plan of Care. Works in collaboration with attending physician to develop a comprehensive plan of care based on current theories and advanced clinical knowledge and expertise to include selection of appropriate pharmacologic agents, referrals and end of life care. Performance of Clinical Treatments and Procedures. Implements clinical treatments based on expert knowledge and technical competency to patients within specialty area. Makes referrals when appropriate. Communication. Communicates in a positive manner with physicians, patients, families, and co-workers. Demonstrates ability to facilitate positive relationships with all contacts. Communicates needed information to co-workers and supervisors and seeks answers to current issues, providing pertinent information to supervisors. Patient Education. Provides health education to patients and families regarding drugs and management of side effects, anticipatory teaching. Participates in formal and informal instruction of nurses, students and other health care professionals. Keeps current by attending continuing education programs, review of the literature related to clinical practice, or through writing publications. Research. Manages and participates in clinical trials program in the cancer center, including supervision of research nurses, ledgers for volumes and revenue and regular reporting of progress. Performance Improvement. Participates in all phases of the performance improvement process in the department and identifies areas in need of investigation. Other Duties. Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies Skills
Essential:
Experience In Hospital Or Acute Care Setting
Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal
Knowledge Of Basic Computer Programs
Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
Has Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors
Knowledge And Experience With Electronic Health Records
Credentials
Essential:
NP - Nurse Practitioner
BLS - Basic Life Saving certification
Education
Essential:
Master of Science in Nursing
Other Information
Clinical preceptorship in Medical Oncology and/or a minimum of five years in clinical oncology nursing.
Entry
USD $116,828.00/Yr.
Max
USD $156,118.00/Yr.