Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant; Tier III - Oncology

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Tier III) - Oncology

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The World’s Best Stop re’s a reason St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is consistently ranked on Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work” list. Actually, there are more than 6,500 reasons. At our world‑class pediatric research hospital, every one of our 6,500 professionals shares our commitment to making a difference in the lives of the children we serve. There’s a unique bond when you are part of a team that will stop at nothing to advance the treatments and cures of pediatric catastrophic diseases.

The result is a collaborative, positive environment where all employees, regardless of their role, receive the resources, support, and encouragement to advance and grow their careers.

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Tier III) works collaboratively as part of a multi‑disciplinary healthcare team. Provides care for patients both in the outpatient clinic and the inpatient setting and addresses both acute and chronic issues in managing disease and treatment‑related complications. Collects, documents and analyzes patient data; collaborates in the development and implementation of treatment plans; coordinates patient care with ancillary clinical services;

makes appropriate referrals to consulting medical staff; provides follow up to referring physicians; may orient or precept students and new staff. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the institution. This is an inpatient position that includes a combination of days and nights or straight nights, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

• Performs patient care duties in the designated service according to established standards, general and service‑specific scopes of care, policies and procedures, and patient‑specific protocols. Demonstrates performance competency in obtaining medical, family and social histories, performing physical examination, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, diagnosing disease and disease stage, identifying appropriate medical treatment, monitoring and evaluating patient response to medical treatment, facilitating appropriate patient referrals, providing patient and family support, and performing diagnostic procedures as indicated by clinical status.
• Collects and records data using effective verbal and written communication skills to obtain and document patient information in the medical record or other records. Monitors treatment guideline/clinical research flow sheets and participates in scholarly dissemination of research data.
• Collaborates in the development of clinical research flow sheets by assisting in the collection, analysis and interpretation of historical patient data.
• Assists in research by careful collaboration in the development of clinical research objectives and the implementation of, and adherence to, clinical trial protocols. Accurately records information according to medical and research requirements.
• Educates patients, families, students and participates in the orientation of new employees. Assesses learning needs and abilities to facilitate self‑care. Effectively communicates verbally and in writing. Orients and precepts advanced practice students, medical residents, nursing visitors, medical and nursing fellows in clinical areas.
• Maintains current knowledge related to the profession and job responsibilities by regularly attending conferences and meetings at the hospital and off‑site.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to identify and provide care appropriate to any age‑related needs of the patients served on the assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development for all ages served and is able to assess and interpret age‑specific data.
• Participates in the detection, reporting and improvement of systems to prevent patient care incidents and improve patient safety and quality.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the goals of the department and institution.
• Participates in elements of care coordination across the continuum.