Nurse Practitioner-Medical Oncology Requisition ID: 190213

**POSITION:**Nurse Practitioner-Medical Oncology **SCHEDULE:**Full Time - Eligible for Benefits Day 80 **LOCATION:**Reno, NV SALARY: Will discuss with applicant TO APPLY: Direct Link: -https://www.renown.org/careers/190213-nurse-practitioner-medical-oncology Career Page: -https://www.renown.org/Careers/ Please note, employers may c lose jobs on the website at any time. SUMMARY: As a Nurse Practitioner_Medical Oncology, employee provides diagnosis and management of adult malignancies and hematologic disorders, both benign and malignant, including use of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted treatment within regulatory and/or accrediting guidelines. The Nurse Practitioner_ Medical Oncology demonstrates a high level of independence and clinical expertise in the management of Medical Oncology using advanced clinical skills, diagnostic reasoning, and therapeutic interventions while integrating education, research, management, leadership, and collaboration with other health professionals into their clinical roles to maximize a patient's health. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. Master's prepared registered nurse (RN). Two years minimum experience as an RN required. Six months clinical experience preferred as a Nurse Practitioner. Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license with the State of Nevada, Controlled substance License to Prescribe issued by the State of Nevada, and Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the DEA, required. Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (A-GNP), or Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Certification issued by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), required at time of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required. Prefer American Heart Association (AHA) approved certification but will accept online certification from American Red Cross Training Services. Prefer online certification from Advanced Medical Certification. Prefer online certification from ACLS Certification Institute. Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. Ability to Credential through Renown's Medical Staff and/or Payor Credentialing, as applicable. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: Nurse practitioners are primary health care providers who practice in ambulatory, acute, emergency room, critical care and long-term care settings. Provide nursing and medical services to individuals, families, and groups. Diagnose and manage acute episodic and chronic illnesses. Emphasize health promotion and disease prevention. Teaching and counseling individuals, families, and groups. Provide optimal patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of neonatal, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and families, as applicable. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served. Taking, recording, and interpreting medical histories and performing physical examinations. Performing or initiating selected diagnostic procedures. Initiation of a program of treatment for the patient, in conjunction with the supervising physician. Prescribe medications consistent with Nevada prescribing laws and DEA privileges. Evaluation of responses to health problems and programs of treatment. Informing a person or family of the status of the patient's health and alternatives for care. Evaluation of compliance with a program of treatment agreed upon by the person or family and the nurse practitioner. Modification of programs of treatment based on the response of the person or family to treatment. Referral to appropriate providers of health care. Treatment of minor lacerations which do not involve damage to a nerve, tendon or major blood vessel, as applicable. Commencement of care required to stabilize a patient's condition in an emergency until a physician can be consulted. Perform any act if certified by an organization recognized by the Nevada Board of Nursing. Perform acts taught in programs of education or comprehensive instruction successfully completed including clinical experience. Act within the scope of practice of a nurse practitioner. Adopts a philosophy consistent with the Renown Health Purpose Statement and models Standards of Conduct concepts. Effective communication skills - written and verbal. Ability to establish positive working relations with Provider Staff. Work efficiently and cooperatively in a multi-physician/provider office setting. Work as part of a team toward clinic goals. Maintains accurate, legible, and confidential records. Actively participate in quality assurance, peer review programs, and health care outcome evaluations. Direct nursing and/or medical assistant duties consistent with clinic protocols. Ensures the highest quality of care requiring a code of ethical practice, evidence of continuing professional development, and maintenance of clinical skills. Patient advocate through ethical and legal standards. Combines the roles of provider, mentor, educator, researcher, manager, and consultant, as applicable. Interprets the role of the nurse practitioner to individuals, families, and other professionals. Works efficiently, cooperatively, and autonomously in long-term and acute care facilities, as applicable. Comply with provisions of NRS 632 and Regulations of the Nevada State Board of Nursing. Collaborating physician is responsible for the action of the Nurse Practitioner at all times. Will attain sufficient knowledge in the specialty and assure appropriate on-going education. Attend and participate in departmental and Renown Health meetings consistently. This position does provide patient care. BENEFITS: Education Assistance Paid Time Off 401(k) Company Match Flexible Work Environment