What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practitioner (NP/PA) -Hematology & Oncology position at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist?
Augment a physician's ability to provide patient care services by independently and interdependently scheduling, supervising, and/or conducting complex diagnostic and therapeutic oncology procedures; independently participate in the delivery of direct cancer patient care within the scope of the individual authority granted by the North Carolina State Board of Medical Examiners.
CHARACTERISTIC WORK
- Seeing patients with Hematology and Oncology physicians in clinic; overseeing patients receiving chemotherapy, transfusions, and other IV therapies in the clinic; managing side effects related to these therapies; coordinating day hospital care when necessary; receiving and managing telephone calls from telephone triage.
- Perform complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and service for quality patient care; record data and tentative conclusions for review by physician. Procedures will include, but are not limited to, bone marrow aspiration and biopsy; lumbar puncture, with or without intrathecal chemotherapy; and removal of PICC lines.
- Coordinate and schedule laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
- Carry out patient care services under indirect physician supervision; monitor progress of patients, maintain a record of the patient's progress, and consult with supervising physician when patient's progress does not meet anticipated and/or predetermined criteria.
- Performing bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, lumbar punctures, and other procedures as needed.
- Participate in basic science and clinical research protocols.
- Assist in teaching students, residents and interns in complex techniques and procedures which are unique to specific clinical setting.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduation from an accredited NP/PA Program
- Licensed by the NC Board of Nursing or NC Medical Board of Examiners
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Current American Heart Assoc. BLS and ACLS
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