Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job DescriptionSUMMARY: Seeking an experienced Hematology/Oncology APRN to support our brain tumor and sarcoma/solid tumor programs on the Nicklaus Children’s Campus. Under indirect supervision and working interdependently with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers, provides a broad range of nurse practitioner services following established policies and protocols. Performs a variety of functions and technical procedures necessary for patient admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and outcome evaluation. Participates in performance improvement, research, and educational activities. Assists physicians with clinical documentation. Supports inpatient daytime coverage as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Takes initial patient histories and performs physical examinations.
• Initiates, documents, and communicates the plan of care and follows up to ensure complete screening and preparation of patients.
• Assists Hematology/Oncology attendings on seeing consults/procedures on hospital floors when needed (including the NICU, PICU, and ED)
• Assist attendings with multidisciplinary rounds
• Writes orders for medications, laboratory work, and diagnostic tests.
• Interprets laboratory and test results.
• Provides education and continuity/quality of care guidance to rotating pediatric residents on floor
• Upon discharge, notes discharge summaries, prescriptions, and any referrals on patient charts.
• Informs patients of the necessary post-discharge care instructions.
• Provides teaching and emotional support to patients and families.
• Triages and refers patients for further care based on severity of illness and symptoms.
• Utilizes written guidelines/protocol for clinical decision making and management.
• Prepares timely, legible, and complete documentation of all patient care as provided by law, regulation, and established policy.
• Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights.
• Applies safety principles as identified by established policy.
• Participates in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities and stay abreast of current technologies/practices.
• Ensures compliance with legal issues including but not limited to patient confidentiality and risk management; ensures compliance with JCAHO, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Florida, required.
• Current BLS certification, PALS certification required.
• Two to four years nursing experience in a hematologyy/oncology setting strongly preferred.
• Ability to understand and adhere to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Demonstrated competence in reacting to and handling emergencies.
• Able to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline.
• Strong charting/documentation skills.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Acute attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Bilingual skills a plus.
• Creative, flexible, and innovative team player

COMPETENCIES:

• Problem Solving--Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Teamwork--Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Professionalism--Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality--Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability--Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability--Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative--Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.