What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) position at Alliance Cancer Specialists?
Overview:
Under supervision or in collaboration with practice physicians, involved in the care of individuals, families and patient groups who are dealing with cancer or other related diagnosis. This care may be in clinic or virtually, via telemedicine. Responsibilities may include duties related to prevention, screening, patient care, management, and research. May serve as direct caregiver, health care consultant, patient educator, administrator, or researcher. Ensures compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards and requirements. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Responsibilities:
Physical Demands:
Work Envioronment:
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Alliance Cancer Specialists, the largest community-based oncology practice in Southeastern PA, is growing our Operations team! We are seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP). The perfect candidate will be a compassionate, detail-oriented individual excited join our hardworking team here at Alliance. This position will primarily be located at our Bensalem office.
Top Reasons To Work for Alliance Cancer Specialists:
Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance
401k Plan
Paid Time Off
Highly competitive pay
Day shift only. No evenings.
No weekends or major holidays.
Under supervision or in collaboration with practice physicians, involved in the care of individuals, families and patient groups who are dealing with cancer or other related diagnosis. This care may be in clinic or virtually, via telemedicine. Responsibilities may include duties related to prevention, screening, patient care, management, and research. May serve as direct caregiver, health care consultant, patient educator, administrator, or researcher. Ensures compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards and requirements. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for patients.
- Initiates and documents appropriate interventions; evaluates and records patient/family response and prescribes therapies as indicated.
- Performs procedures with minimal supervision.
- Assesses patient/family needs and provides education.
- Promotes wellness and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
- Often incorporates evidence-based research into clinical practice.
- Solid knowledge of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements.
- Completes patient charge capture and medical record documentation in a timely fashion.
- Likely to provide case management for patients and their families.
- Sometimes serves as a resource for nursing staff by providing information being studied in clinical trials.
- May provide palliative care for the patient and their families as needed.
- May promote/provide staff education
- Responsibilities may include rounding at affiliated hospitals, weekend or after-hour calls
- May mentor new advanced practice providers
- May precept APP students
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Nurse Practitioner Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program. This position typically requires a minimum of 3 years of experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner, preferably in the chosen specialty. RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state. Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner. AOCNP preferred. Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Work Envioronment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.
BE AWARE OF FRAUD! Please be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiter activity by persons that are posing as a US Oncology or Alliance Cancer Specialists recruiters. Please confirm that the person you are working with has an @usoncology.com or @alliancecancer.com email address. Additionally, US Oncology/Alliance Cancer Specialists does NOT request financial information or payments from candidates at any point during the hiring process. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please visit US Oncology Network Careers Page at https://careers.usoncology.com/main/ to confirm the job posting.
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