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VMG APP Hematology/Oncology - The Vanderbilt Clinic

Nrharural, Nashville, Tennessee, United States,


Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center:

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/OncologyJob 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.This APP will work as part of the gastrointestinal and thoracic oncology cancer care teams.Location:

The Vanderbilt Clinic (TVC)Position Shift:

Monday - Friday 8-4:30. No call, no holidays, no weekends.Qualifications:Master's DegreeLicensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician AssistantLess than 1 year of relevant work experienceHematology/Oncology experience (preferred)KEY 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.Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Delivers projects/assignments that have a direct impact on goals/objectives of the unit/department that the job is in. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Conducts extensive analysis of situations or data to resolve numerous, complex issues; may involve the input/work of others. Breadth of Knowledge: Has in-depth level of knowledge within a professional area and working knowledge of other areas. Team Interaction: May lead mid-sized projects; coaches and guides team members.Core Capabilities:Supporting Colleagues:

Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas.Delivering Excellent Service:

Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.Ensuring High Quality:

Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.Managing Resources Effectively:

Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.Fostering Innovation:

Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.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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