Full Time Nurse Practitioner Oncology Position NOW in Newport, VT

POSITION SUMMARY PManagement of patients with acute care ambulatory needs. Management ofpatients experiencing complications or toxicities during infusion therapy.Perform history physicals, documents findings and communicates withOncologist and primary care providers, referring MDs and other involvedspecialists.Orders appropriate diagnostic testing and reviews results. Informs patientsand providers of findings and required follow up.Assesses patients receiving infusion therapy that report toxicitiesrequiring interventionDirect medical management e.g., patient history, physical examination,ordering and interpreting tests, making diagnoses and instituting treatmentprograms as authorized and performed under the supervision of the practiceOncologist for the outpatient clinic, inpatient and emergency departmentconsults.Cover basic infusion center issues when Oncologist not immediately availableand night call 1 dayweek and 1 weekendmonthFunctions as infusion RN when staffing is inadequate in the infusion center.Help with chemo order review to identify nursing issues infusion rates,access, etcFunction as manager of clinic with regard to staffing, vacationcoordination, evaluations, policy and procedure development, administrativeassistant supervision, etcParticipate in departmental events including fundraiser events, patientservice events, educational eventsDevelop and coordinate tumor board, multidisciplinary clinics and communitysupport groupsCoordinate patient application to patient assistance programs throughcharitable organizations, pharmaceutical industry, oncology fund, etc andprior authorization for treatments and supportive careProvides patient education and supportEnsures continuity of care when patient is admitted to the hospitalThe above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary todescribe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not beconsidered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that maybe inherent in the position.REQUIREMENTS Completion of an accredited program for nurse practitioners. AppropriateVermont licensingregistration. Preferably one - two years ofHematologyOncology clinical background. Expertise to work collaborativelywith physicians, other health care providers, and parents.Bottom line requirements that need to be answered with your applicant submission1. Completion of an accredited program for nurse practitioners.2. Vermont licensingregistration.3. 1 - 2yrs of HematologyOncology clinical background.Salary DOE Please DO NOT send your resume if you do not have this required experience level.it will not be responded to, sorrySend your resum now to email removed, or fax to [removed phone] for earliest consideration. Interviews are being scheduled NOW, and hiringimmediately DONT WAIT..contact me immediatelyThere is no charge for my services. Charges are paid by your future employerListing originally posted at http