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Vanderbilt Health

VMG APP Hematology/Oncology - Spring Hill

Vanderbilt Health, Nashville, Tennessee, United States,


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Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of diverse individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your diversity of culture, thinking, learning, and leading is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.Organization:Hematology/Oncology ResearchJob Summary:Works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. Provides healthcare in primary and acute care, critical care, and long-term health care settings. Has didactic education, clinical competency, and national certification in identified area of clinical practice. Demonstrates medical knowledge, clinical judgment, technical competence, professionalism, interpersonal communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and is responsible for professional development and competency validation. Has an advanced knowledge of nursing theory and application. Has a strong foundation in evidenced-based practice/education and provides an environment of safe quality care. Manages the care for patients including general oncology, stem cell transplant, benign or malignant hematology, and neuro-oncology. Will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary and physician team in the Division of Hematology/Oncology. May have some responsibility for the after-hours clinic and infusion coverage.Work shift:

Monday-Friday, no call, no weekendsQualifications:Master's DegreeLicensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician AssistantLess than 1 year of relevant work experienceHematology/Oncology experience (preferred)Department Summary:The Division of Hematology and Oncology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center conducts research and treats all types of adult cancers including solid tumor cancers and hematological (blood) disorders, as benign hematologic disorders such as coagulation disorders and non-cancerous blood diseases. With over 80 faculty members representing a broad range of professional expertise, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to hematologic and oncologic care through:Research to better understand and treat cancers and benign hematologic diseasesTranslating VICC laboratory research into therapies to help people with cancerState-of-the-art patient care and personalized cancer therapyClinical trials, including Phase I drug development with subsequent Phase II and Phase III testingTraining future hematology and oncology doctors and researchersCancer chemotherapy, pharmacology, and biological therapy with an emphasis on solid tumorsTreating bleeding and coagulation disorders, anemia, and other disorders of bloodKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Obtains and documents a health history; performs and documents complete, system-focused, or symptom-specific physical examination, assessment, and plan of care.In collaboration, provides healthcare services for primary, acute, and complex care of patients and manages patient's overall care, identifying expected outcomes for diagnoses.Orders, performs, interprets, and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information, and diagnostic procedures where indicated.Forms differential diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions.Prescribes therapeutic interventions both pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic, and surgical, needed to achieve expected outcomes.Utilizes evidence-based, approved practice protocols in planning and implementing care.Initiates appropriate referrals and consultations.Provides specialty specific consultation services upon request and within specialty scope of practice.Facilitates the patient's transition between and within health care settings, such as admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:Professionalism (Advanced):

Demonstrates behaviors that reflect a commitment to continuous professional development, ethical practice, an understanding and sensitivity to diversity and a responsible attitude toward their patients, their profession, and society.Practice-Based Scholarly Inquiry and Integration (Advanced):

Demonstrates the use of scientific evidence and methods to investigate, evaluate, and improve patient care practices.Interpersonal and Communication Skills (Intermediate):

Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills that enable them to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and other members of health care teams.Clinical Knowledge and Practice (Advanced):

Demonstrates established and evolving biomedical, clinical and social sciences, and the application of their knowledge to patient care and the education of others.Patient and Family Centered Care (Advanced):

Demonstrates care that is compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, treatment of disease, and care at the end of life.Health Systems and Policy Management (Intermediate):

Demonstrates sufficient fundamental proficiency in behaviors that reflect a commitment to continuous professional development, ethical practice, an understanding and sensitivity to diversity and a responsible attitude toward their patients, their profession, and society.Our Nursing Philosophy:We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center's mission of quality in patient care, education, and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families, and communities reach excellent health and well-being.As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing.Position Qualifications:Responsibilities:Certifications:LIC-Licensed Nurse Practitioner - TennesseeWork Experience:Relevant Work ExperienceExperience Level:Less than 1 yearEducation:Master'sVanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled

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