APP Fairfax Inpatient
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Overview:Are you looking for a career and not just a job in the Medical field? Virginia Cancer Specialists, an affiliate of McKesson Specialty Health and US Oncology, a leader in Cancer care, is seeking a Full Time APP for our Fairfax location. This position is a Full Time Inpateint Hospital rounding APP. Hospital rounding experience preferred. Provides primary care in collaborative joint practice with the physicians to oncology patients. Scope of responsibility includes expert practitioner, educator/teacher, care management, consultant, nurse researcher, and nurse leader. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: -Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care for individual patients.-Initiates and documents appropriate interventions; evaluates and records patient/family response within practice protocol; prescribes drug therapies per protocol/physician consultation.-Assists physicians and performs procedures as needed; conducts patient assessments and provides physician with information prior to seeing the patient.-Assesses patient/family needs and provides education.-Promotes wellness and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.-Promotes/provides staff education.-Incorporates evidence-based research into clinical practice.-Knowledgeable of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements.-Completes patient charge tickets.-Provides case management for oncology clients and their families.-Serves as a resource person for the nursing staff by providing information being studied in clinical trials.-May supervise the activities of clinical nursing and support staff.-May mentor new mid-level providers Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited program for nursing education and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program. Minimum of three years post MSN experience in oncology nursing. Experience and knowledge in the management of the physiologic and psychological effects of cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment. RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state. Current state certification of Nurse Practitioner. Current CPR certification required. AOCN certification preferred. Join us at Virginia Cancer Specialists, APPLY NOW! The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. *HEC