Palliative Care Advanced Practice Provider

The US Oncology Network Williamsburg, VA, US

Overview

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This role is ideal for an Advanced Practice Provider who is looking to combine their clinical and program development expertise to grow the Peninsula Palliative Care program in our Hampton, Newport News and Williamsburg offices. In this role, the APP acts as a palliative care consultant to an interdisciplinary team for complex pain and symptom management working in collaboration with providers, social work, nurse navigators and nurses. The desired candidate for this new position is someone who is passionate about working in a collaborative and innovative setting and is eager and able to form partnerships at all levels within the organization and community

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Responsibilities

Educates and counsels patients and families about the disease process and end of life concerns to ensure a holistic approach to patient care
Serves as a liaison to practice and community providers. Maintains good communication and collaborative relationships with referring physicians and other medical staff to ensure patients are receiving necessary care
Responsible for managing and mentoring site staff to ensure adequate coverage and high-quality patient care. Conducts team meetings that address, discuss and train on palliative care techniques and recommendations
Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility while handling day-to-daywork challenges and adjusting to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change
Develop patient schedules to meet the demands of a traveling rotation between Newport News, Hampton and Williamsburg offices
Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with advanced cancer, including physical, emotional and psychosocial aspects
Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with oncologists and the palliative care team to ensure management of patient pain, symptoms and side effects of cancer treatments
Monitor and adjust pain management strategies to ensure optimal comfort and quality of life for patients
Communicate with patients and their families to provide education, support, resources and emotional care
Assist in discussing advanced care planning, end-of-life decisions and goals of care
Stay current with advances in palliative care, oncology and pain management through ongoing education and professional development opportunities
Maintain accurate and thorough medical records, documenting patient assessments, interventions and progress.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and guideline

Qualifications

Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited program for nursing education and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program or successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Post Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant hematology/oncology experience is preferred
Palliative Care or Hospice experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is preferred
Previous Palliative Care or Hospice experience required
Prefer certification in Palliative or Hospice Palliative Care medicine
Experience and knowledge in the management of the physiological and psychological effects of cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment
RN State Licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state, along with current state certification of Nurse Practitioner or current state licensure as a Physician Assistant
Current CPR is required
Must be willing to travel to various peninsula practice locations

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 the ability to bend, stoop, twist; assist patients in moving; assist patients in arising from exam table or bed; push wheelchair patients; assist patients in arising from and returning to wheelchair. 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 ENVIRONMENT:
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.

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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