What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oncology Care Specialist position at Medicus Healthcare Solutions?
Job Summary
The Nocturnist APP at Emory Healthcare is responsible for providing exceptional patient care during night shifts. As an Advanced Practice Provider, you will assist in the evaluation and treatment of oncology patients, conducting patient interviews, performing physical examinations, and collaborating with physicians to develop care plans.
About Us
Emory Healthcare is a leader in academic healthcare, offering better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship, and leadership programs for all types of jobs. We strive to create a supportive environment that enables our employees to reach new heights in their careers.
Responsibilities
- Assists in the evaluation and treatment of patients.
- Documents the delivery of care in the individual's medical records.
- Conducts patient interviews and documents patient histories, psychosocial histories, health status, and medical problems or potential problems.
- Under the direction of a physician, performs physical examinations and specialized diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures.
- Assists physician in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment.
- Orders, schedules, and/or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
- Currently licensed as an advanced practice nurse in the state of Georgia by the Georgia Board of Nursing and certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or equivalent body, or Certified as a Physician's Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Licensed as appropriate in the state of Georgia.
- May require at least one year of direct experience in one or more high acuity clinical specialties.
- BLS and Healthcare Provider certifications required. ACLS may be required in some areas.
