Nurse Practitioner needed in Newport, VT in Newport, VT

NURSE PRACTITIONERSONCOLOGYStatement of PurposeManagement of patients with acute care ambulatory needs. Management ofpatients experiencing complications or toxicities during infusion therapy.Required functions, Duties, and ResponsibilitiesPerform 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 qualifications that maybe inherent in the position.Job responsibilitiesCompletion 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.Please send resume to email removedHave a great dayBrianBrian TorchinHealthcare Recruitment Counselors LLC2315 Sansom ST. Suite BPhiladelphia PA 19103www.healthcarerc.comemail removed[removed phone]Cell [removed phone]Fax [removed phone]Listing originally posted at http