Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Malignant Hematology​/Oncology

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Malignant Hematology/Oncology

Base pay range
$53.80/hr - $80.70/hr

Join Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the nation, with multiple opportunities for Advanced Practice Clinicians in Illinois and Wisconsin.

• Evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute, critical and chronic patients’ illness and diseases within both an outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital setting.
• Obtains medical histories, conducts physical examinations and assesses and determines differential diagnosis. Prescribes medication, therapy and treatments accordingly.
• Interprets and evaluates patient data to determine management and treatment. Performs minor surgeries and routine procedures. Consults with physician as appropriate. Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies in the field of the clinical specialty trained and determined competent by a physician.
• Adjusts patient care plan by reviewing and monitoring treatments and therapy plans. Counsels, instructs and educates patients on physical and mental health including diet, preventive health measures, health behaviors, self-care skills, disease, treatment options, and normal growth and development.
• Provides care coordination, including managing ancillary services, pre-operative plans, discharge planning, provider referrals and medical devices such as insulin pumps, defibrillators, and pacemakers.
• Prescribes, recommends and regulates pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies across multiple care settings, including controlled medications as warranted by patient’s diagnosis or changing medical condition.
• Prepares, dictates and signs patient care plans and summaries of patient care. Maintains records according to established standards and guidelines.
• Provides clinical direction to nursing staff regarding ongoing patient care and ensures recommended care is delivered.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; adheres to age-specific policies and procedures.

• Physician Assistant license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices.
• Physician Assistant (PA-C) certification issued by the NCCPA.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices.
• Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) or (AANP) certification.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association. May obtain within 6 months based on department discretion.

• Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant.
• Master's Degree in Nursing.

• Experience preferred.

• High level of clinical proficiency with excellent decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a health care team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to collaborate and build relationships.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously; have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.
• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist; lift up to 20 lbs over the head; carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
• Push/pull with 30 lbs of force; perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
• Exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical hazards and blood/body fluids; use protective clothing and equipment as necessary.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Note:

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not a comprehensive listing of duties. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.