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Nurse Practitioner

Medical College of Wisconsin

POSITION IDENTIFICATION
 
Job Title:          Nurse Practitioner
Department:    F&MCW-CP
Location:         Community Memorial Hospital
Workweek:      Full-time (40 hours/week)
 
SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS
 
Supervising/Collaborating Physician:
Medical Oncologist as identified in Collaborative Practice Agreement
 
Administrator:
Director of Clinical Operations
 
Supervises:
None
 
POSITION PURPOSE
 
Nurse Practitioner
Provides primary or specialty medical care within defined scope of practice under the supervision of a licensed physician and in accordance with MCW/FMLH/CHW policies and procedures.
Department Position Purpose
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works as part of a multidisciplinary health care team providing care to patients requiring Medical Oncology care­­­­­­­­­­. The APP will work primarily in an outpatient setting.
 
 
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Performs comprehensive histories and physical exams, identifies normal and abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive and psychosocial status.
2. Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests.
3. Develops pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans.
4. Monitors effectiveness of plan of care.
5. Educates patients on disease and treatment plans.
6. Performs procedures as trained and appropriately credentialed.
7. Documents within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and completes other necessary documents.
8. Collaborates and/or consults with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate.
9. Educates, counsels, and assists patients and families regarding current health problems, health maintenance activities and preventive behaviors.
 
Department Specific Responsibilities
1. Provides care and follow up for Oncology cases.
2. Provides care to new Oncology patients.
3. Performs and documents history and physicals on adults; orders and interprets diagnostic tests, establishes a presumptive diagnosis, implements a therapeutic plan including appropriate follow-up plan, writing prescriptions and is responsible for the management of the patients’ problems. Documents all care in EpicCare, the electronic medical record system.
4. Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care team in diagnosis and treatment of Oncology patients.  Provide counseling and instruction to patients regarding the patient’s health related problems.
5. Accurately, and promptly documents services provided to patient in the EMR and bill for services based on services provided and medical need for services.  Works collaboratively as a team member of the clinic to provide a high quality and efficient service to patients and clinic. Communicates with physicians appropriately.
6. Follow-up with patients regarding test results. Assists with patient education materials and participates in developing patient teaching plans.   Assists with development of clinic protocols
7. Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
8. Maintain clinical competence through continuing education, attending conferences, etc. Acquire information on the most current developments and trends in the primary care field, through educational programs, in-services, professional associations, and literature
9. Cross-coverage with other APP’s within the division.
10.  Assists in Cancer Network Initiatives including, but not limited to the Survivorship program, high-risk breast program and smoking cessation program.
 
 
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
 
Education Requirements
Nurse Practitioner
Master's Degree in Nursing
 
Experience                                                                
  • 2 years of experienced required
  • Outpatient Medical Oncology experience preferred
 
Certifications/Licenses
(Must be current and maintained)                            Department Specific Certifications/Licenses
Nurse Practitioner
  • Wisconsin RN License
  • Wisconsin Advance Practice Nurse Prescriber License
  • Certification as Advance Practice Nurse
  • DEA Certification
 
 
CORE COMPETENCIES
 
Medical Knowledge
Patient Care
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Practice-based Learning and Improvement
Systems-based Practice
Professionalism
 
BACKGROUND CHECKS
Employment in this position is contingent upon successfully passing:
Background, criminal history and caregiver misconduct check in accordance with the Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check Law
                   
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
 
Manual Dexterity: Work requires accuracy and moderate speed.
Physical Effort: Work requires considerable variety of fairly steady active physical exertion with some and/or continuous standing or walking.                                                                   
Working Conditions: May include exposure to conditions requiring the use of personal protective equipment.       
Hazards: Exposure to hazards that may result in short-term work-related absences. Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and hazardous materials.
 
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements. Scheduling flexibility is required to accommodate changing business needs.
 


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