Summary

The Hematology/Oncology Advanced Practice Nurse - Nurse Practitioner is a specialized mid-level practitioner responsible for providing comprehensive diagnostic - therapeutic - and preventative healthcare services to Veterans with malignant and non-malignant hematologic and oncology conditions. The NP will deliver a full range of Hematology/Oncology services emphasizing quality - timeliness - and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs mission.

Duties

• Duties may include but are not limited to: Administrative Duties i
• Will abide by all Veterans Affairs (VA) rules and regulations pertinent to the scope of practice within any VA facility
• ii
• Be actively engaged in evaluating and addressing patient and clinical needs
• In addition - be expected to evaluate clinical performance - and formulate and implement plans to improve the care delivered to our patient population
• iii
• Research best practices and ideas - creating and implementing change while using evidence in practice for optimal patient care
• iv
• Perform administrative duties as directed by the supervising physician or agent of the supervising physician
• v
• Complete all required encounter information in computerized patient record system (CPRS) in a timely manner
• vi
• Mentor and coach other APRN while fostering relationships with the goal of building capacity within others
• vii
• Providing leadership on internal and external committees - taking an active leadership role as chair - or co-chair on committees within South Texas Veteran Health Care System
• Clinical Duties: i
• Independently practice as an NP providing a full range of care utilizing treatment guidelines in the delivery of high-quality care
• ii
• Order appropriate medications including chemotherapy based upon the plan provided by the treating physician
• iii
• Independently bone marrow biopsy and lumbar puncture perform with intrathecal chemotherapy
• iv
• Demonstrated current competence in the provision of comprehensive care for patients who have illnesses within the scope of General Internal Medicine or Family Practice
• Demonstrated current competency includes provision of acute and chronic care - to include prevention through age and gender specific immunizations and screenings - compliance with evidenced based medicine and clinical practice guidelines and overall coordination of patient care
• v
• Determines critical thinking in assessing and managing complex clinical situations
• vi
• Manage treatment-related side effects such as neutropenia - anemia - thrombocytopenia - nausea - and infusion reactions
• vii
• Implements quality improvement initiatives that lead to outcomes at the panel/program level
• viii
• Counsel's patients and families regarding diagnosis - treatment goals (curative vs
• palliative) - and potential toxicities
• ix
• Actively participates in Tumor Boards and multidisciplinary clinics
• Research Duties (if applicable): i
• Participates in clinical trials and quality improvement initiatives to enhance Veteran outcomes and safety protocols
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:30am - 4:00pm or 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Available on an Ad-hoc basis
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized