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Eisenhower Health

Nurse Practitioner-Specialist

Eisenhower Health, Rancho Mirage, California, United States, 92270


Job Objective:

A brief overview of the position.Provides direct patient care to Oncology patients and support to a multidisciplinary health team working within the scope of the Certified Nurse Practitioner license and hospital privileges. Demonstrates commitment to system values through customer focus and process improvements

Reports toChief Administrative Officer (CAO) and matrix to Collaborating Physician

SupervisesN/A

Ages of PatientsAdolescentAdultGeriatric

Blood Borne PathogensHigh Potential

QualificationsEducationRequired: Masters' degree (MSN) in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Licensure/CertificationRequired: Active and unrestricted California licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner; Board Certified as Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) through ANCC or AANP; California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing number; DEA provider number schedule II -V; CURES registration; NPI Number; American Heart Association BLS

ExperiencePreferred: Minimum three years relevant experience providing patient care in a medical oncology or similar setting

Essential ResponsibilitiesDemonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.Uses the medical model to manage patient care.Assesses the health status of patients by obtaining an appropriate patient history, performing an appropriate physical examination based on age and history, and performing or ordering appropriate diagnostic testsMakes accurate diagnoses by using critical thinking in the diagnostic process, synthesizing and analyzing the collected data, and formulating a differential diagnosis.Develops an effective treatment plan to maximize health benefits to the patient by selecting appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, developing a patient education plan and providing patient teaching, and using appropriate consultation or referral to other health care providers.Evaluates patient status on follow up and modifies the treatment plan based on reassessment when expected outcomes are not met.Provides all services within the provider's scope of service and the Nursing Practice Act, and appropriately consults with clinic physicians.Documents all patient care provided pursuant to hospital and clinic policies.Participates in hospital and clinic quality improvement and quality assurance activities as requested or required. Participates in provider and support-staff meetings as required.Demonstrates efficient use of hospital and clinic resources to meet budget goals.Performs other duties as assigned.Pre and Post procedure evaluations, counseling and education, management of pathological findings, and consultations to other services as warranted.