Advanced Practice Provider Surgical Oncology

General Summary

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will provide the surgical patient and their family with continuity of care in the outpatient setting. They will act as an integral part of the surgical service and serve as an educator and liaison to other health care providers across the continuum.

This position provides advanced patient care within the Surgical Oncology division in the Department of Surgery.

• Acts as an integral member of the surgical service for patients from inpatient (ICU, convalescent wards) to outpatient settings, including conducting history and physical exams, ordering and interpreting lab tests, prescribing medications, developing and monitoring treatment plans, referrals to specialists, and prescribing and ordering appropriate treatment modalities.
• Performs minor procedures: peripheral IV access, central venous access, PICC line placement, laceration repair, incision/drainage/washout/debridement of wounds, tube thoracostomy, tracheostomy changes, arterial catheter placement, removal of drains/sutures/staples, placement and removal of N‑G tubes / N‑D tubes / foley catheters, and assisting with surgery consistent with institutional processes.
• Collaborates with unit teachers and clinical nurse specialists to educate nurses, and serves as a preceptor for medical students, NP, and PA students.
• Treats patients with respect and dignity.
• Participates in research studies and projects.
• Obtains Human Subjects Protection training.
• Obtains training in HIPAA compliance and all applicable state and federal privacy laws.
• Establishes annual development goals in collaboration with physicians on the surgical service.
• Prepares health education materials for patients and their families.
• Attends continued education offerings and obtains all continuing education credits required to maintain licensure.
• Maintains ACLS certification.
• Participates in multidisciplinary meetings relating to surgery.

• Master’s Degree
• Current Rhode Island licensure as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
• Current DEA licensure
• Strong interpersonal skills

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Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Brown Health Medical Group, 167 Point Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Mon–Fri 06:00–16:00

Day

10 hours

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