SCOPE : Under direct supervision, diagnoses and treats acute, episodic, or chronic illness related to oncology/hematology, independently or as part of a healthcare team; focused on health promotion and disease prevention. Must be a Registered Nurse who has specialized graduate education. Supports and adheres to Tennessee Cancer Specialists Code of Ethical Conduct and Compliance policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyzes and interprets patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses
• Diagnoses and/or treats chronic or acute health care disease and illness
• Recommends diagnostic or therapeutic interventions with attention to safety, cost, invasiveness, simplicity, acceptability, adherence, efficacy, etc.
• Prescribes medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized basing dosages, routes, and frequencies on such patient characteristics such as age and gender
• Educates patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' circumstances
• Orders, performs, or interprets the results of diagnostic tests, such as complete blood counts (CBCs), electrocardiograms (EKGs), and radiographs (x-rays)
• Maintains complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses
• Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks
• Develops treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines
• Detects and responds to adverse drug reactions, particularly to vulnerable populations
• Studies current literature, talks with colleagues, and participates in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in nursing
• Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances, such as food supplements, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, herbal remedies, etc.
• Provides patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability
• Performs additional duties as requested or assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Active Listening: Gives full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asks questions appropriately, not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking: talks to others to convey information effectively.
• Reading: Understands written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Critical Thinking: using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Learning: understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Ability to Research: Demonstrated ability to perform independent research in related fields of discipline.
• Dependability: Willing to assist others; adheres to deadlines; is accountable for actions and productivity; maintains focus; punctual with good attendance record.

Social and Customer Service Skills

• Social Perceptiveness: Aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Coordination: Adjusts actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Persuasion: Appropriately influences others to change their minds or behavior.
• Patient Focused: Promotes a positive image of the practice, builds strong relationships and works well with others soliciting feedback as appropriate, actively looking for ways to help people.

Resource Management Skills

• Time Management and Organization: Manages one's own time/resources and the time/resources of others, possesses the ability to organize and coordinate work in a logical and productive manner.
• Job Knowledge: Stays current and up-to-date with developments in field of work; understands how the job is related to other positions within the company; uses appropriate resources (people, skills, services, etc.) to accomplish objectives.
• Quality: Strives to eliminate errors with accurate work as a priority, seeks opportunity to improve products/services, shows continual improvement in meeting established deliverables.

Leadership Skills

• Instructing: Effectively teaches others how to complete job duties.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions, choosing the most appropriate one.
• Critical Thinking: Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Desktop Computer Skills

• Database (may include EMR, LMS, LIS, etc.): Uses computer applications/programs to manage large amounts of information, including creating and editing simple databases, inputting data, retrieving specific records, and creating reports to communicate the data.
• Computer Navigation: Uses scroll bars, a mouse, and dialog boxes to work within the computer’s operating system and being able to access and switch between applications and files of interest; navigating the Internet to find information as necessary.
• MS Office: Uses computer applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word, etc. to enter, manipulate, and format data to document processes and communicate information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited program for nursing education and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program required
• RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state and current state licensure as Nurse Practitioner required
• Minimum 0-3 years of prior experience in oncology nursing and at least three (3) years of NP experience highly preferred.
• Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) strongly preferred
• Current BLS certification required
• Required to maintain current education requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical demands of this job typically require a full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination for handling and lifting patients as needed
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Required to be present at scheduled clinic site to assist patients and co-workers during assigned shift hours.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Exposure to infectious diseases, toxic substances, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment
• Travels to multiple clinics to perform job duties as assigned
• Involves frequent interaction with staff, patients, and the public