Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Medical & Healthcare - Houston, TX at Geebo

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

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Oncology Consultants Registered Nurse OpportunityAbout Oncology ConsultantsOncology Consultants has been a premier adult medical oncology & hematology practice in Houston, TX for over 35 years.
Our healthcare team is committed to provide state of the art cancer treatment in a caring environment as we continue to expand our oncology services in the metropolitan region.
About the PositionPromotes and maintains the health of the patient across the health care continuum.
Conducts comprehensive health assessments, identifies normal/abnormal health characteristics, develops treatment plans, initiates appropriate care, and continuously evaluates care outcomes according to established standards and practices.
Uses judgment to work autonomously or to collaborate with the healthcare team to manage patient care through out the continuum of care and in a variety of settings.
Supports and adheres to the Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business StandardsPhysical Requirements:
Must be able to sit, stand, lift, or walk for an extended period of time.
Benefits:
Medical, Vision Dental 401K Short and Long Term Disability Life Insurance Paid Time Off Free Parking Holidays CE Competitive Salary Requirements:
Sees patients in the oncology services office and hospital for selected laboratory testing, examination, diagnosis, and treatment of both chronic and acute episodic symptoms.
Makes rounds in selected hospital systems Reports to Covering physician for patient necessities in the hospital setting.
Rotates for Saturday, after hour coverage.
Refers to physician/specialist as needed.
Writes prescriptions and performs office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment.
Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultatio Performs physical exams, obtains complete medical history and records findings.
Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
Interprets and integrates data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan Administers medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines.
Sutures minor lacerations.
Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments.
Educates patients regarding health maintenance and illness prevention.
Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
Makes house calls when necessary Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information.
Posts tests and examination results.
Compiles necessary reports concerning ambulatory care at facility.
Participates in professional development activities to keep current with healthcare administration practices Maintains patient confidentiality Video 2:
Vickie Houff, RN, Oncology Consultants EDUCATION:
Nurse Practitioner:
Masters of Science - Nursing Successful completion of an approved Acute Care nurse practitioner program.
Acute Care certification required EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTSo Minimum two years of clinical nursing plus two years of nurse practitioner experience.
o Minimum one year in an oncology department/clinico Licensed ANP or FNP.
o Must be currently licensed as a registered nurse.
Because of the nature of responsibilities, it is preferable to have experience in counseling and teaching and have a master's degree.
KNOWLEDGE:
o Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices and regulations to give and evaluate patient care.
o Knowledge of how to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient careo Knowledge of oncology-related medical terminologyo Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environmento Knowledge of the unique technical and human factors found when working in the specific field of oncologySKILLS:
o Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
o Skill in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findingso Skill in the use of computer software application relevant to job specific taskso Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, patients, organizations, and the publico Perform procedures such as Bone Marrow Biopsies.
ABILITIES:
o Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situationso Ability to maintain quality control standardso Ability to communicate clearly with clinic staff, patients and publico Ability to interpret, adapt and apply clinic guidelines and procedureso Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with patients and familieso Ability to maintain patient confidentialityENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Combination of exam rooms and medical offices.
Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, blood-borne pathogens, physical hazards (e.
g.
, needle pricks, etc.
), ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to an oncology clinic environmentPHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:
Requires, standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, twisting.
Requires full range of motion, manual dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
May require helping lift/transfer patients.
Requires ability to deal with stress from dealing with multiple tasks, irregular hours, tense patients, and unexpected emergenciesCOMMENTS:
This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job.
It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified.
Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.
Oncology Consultants is a drug-free workplace.
Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Medical Center Memorial City Sugar Land Katy Willowbrook Southwest Northwest West HoustonApply today.
Our short application process takes less than 5 minutes with your phone, tablet or computer.
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