Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistant- Oncology & Infusion Center

Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients physicians and employees. Weve been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families friends and neighbors.

IMC is currently hiring a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (Oncology & Infusion Clinic)Under the supervision and the direction of the Chief OperatingOfficer the Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) providescomprehensive evidence-based care to adult and geriatric patients withhematologic and oncologic disorders in the outpatient Oncology Clinic andInfusion Center. The NP/PA is responsible for evaluating diagnosing treatingand managing patients throughout the cancer care continuum including activetreatment symptom management survivorship and supportive care.
The NP/PAcollaborates closely with oncologists infusion nurses pharmacists radiationoncology surgical specialists and other members of the multidisciplinarycancer team to ensure safe high-quality patient care. Responsibilities includetreatment planning management of chemotherapy and immunotherapy toxicitiespatient education coordination of care and timely documentation in accordancewith organizational regulatory and evidence-based practice standards.

WORK HOURS:

• Fulltime: 40 hours/week; sometimes more; sometimes less or as required to providedepartmental services as needed

EDUCATION

• Graduate of a state-approved Advanced PracticeRegistered Nurse (APRN) program or an accredited Physician Assistant (PA)program.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• Current unrestricted license to practice asan Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) in theState of Louisiana is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPRcertification is required prior to completion of orientation and assuming theposition.
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)registration with prescriptive authority is required.
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) AdvancedOncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) or equivalent nationallyrecognized oncology certification is preferred. If not certified at the time ofhire certification is expected within two (2) years of employment ifeligible.
• Membership in the Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology(APSHO) is encouraged for Physician Assistants and other eligible advancedpractice providers.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Oncology/hematology experience in anoutpatient or infusion setting is required.
• Experience in management is desired but notrequired.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• Basic knowledge of the nursing / PA processand nursing / PA principles.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Thorough knowledge of nursing / PA procedures.

PRINCIPLE TASKS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs comprehensive medical examinationsevaluations diagnoses treatment planning follow-up care consultation andpatient education within scope of practice.
• Obtains complete patient histories performsphysical assessments and develops accurate and timely patient caredocumentation.
• Provides education to patients familiescaregivers and healthcare professionals regarding disease processes treatmentplans medications symptom management and health maintenance.
• Supervises and/or coordinates the activitiesof assigned patient care and support staff.
• Provides leadership and operational oversightfor assigned Oncology Clinic and Infusion Center activities including workflowcoordination collaboration with team members and support of quality andsafety initiatives. Participates in the developmentimplementation and evaluation of clinical programs policies and procedures
• Practices appropriate safety environmentaland infection prevention and control measures.
• Makes sound clinical and operational decisionsregarding complex patient care issues and clinic operations.
• Maintains accurate timely and confidentialmedical records. Documents all medical evaluations diagnoses procedurestreatments patient outcomes education referrals and consultations inaccordance with organizational policies The Joint Commission standardsNational Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Clinical Practice GuidelinesAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) guidelines Oncology NursingSociety (ONS) standards and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality security andintegrity of patient and organizational information in accordance with HIPAAand organizational policies.
• Maintains current knowledge of oncologypractice through continuing education conferences workshops professionalliterature and clinical training incorporating evidence-based practices intopatient care.
• Works collaboratively with physiciansadvanced practice providers nursing staff pharmacists and other members ofthe healthcare team to provide coordinated patient care.
• Demonstrates professionalism respect andcompassion toward patients families and colleagues while promoting IberiaMedical Centers Standards of Performance.
• Participates in departmental hospital andservice line quality improvement initiatives.
• Promotes a culture of patient safety andadherence to applicable Patient Safety Goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competitive Benefits:

• Great medical benefit plan
• Early access to earned wages
• Participation in robust state pension plan
• Dental vision life insurance disability and more!