Medical Oncology Advanced Practice Provider
New London Hospital
- New London, NH
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Utilizes clinical skills in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of patients with cancer or hematologic disorders.
- Consults and collaborates with a department physician or appropriate specialist to plan and manage the care for patients with unstable, complex acute or chronic illness.
- Ensures exemplary care and facilitates an environment that is centered on the needs of patients and their families and support for the nursing staff
- Manages therapeutic regimens for acute and chronic conditions associated with the care and treatment for cancer patients or patients with hematologic disorders
- Monitors toxicities and assesses clinical responses. Implements a revised plan of care as needed.
- Provides education for patients receiving chemotherapy/immunotherapy in the Infusion Suite.
- Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide longitudinal care for hematology/oncology patients and episodic care for unscheduled, urgent/emergent needs of those patients receiving care in the Infusion suite throughout various stages of treatment.
- Serves as a clinical authority and resource providing education and consultation to healthcare team members.
- Provides guidance and psychological and emotional support to patients and families
- Performs problem focused-health history, physical and psychosocial assessment and prescribes appropriate evidenced-based treatments.
- Addends and modifies chemotherapy/immunotherapy orders as part of each patient’s treatment regimen.
- Orders appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and radiological tests to evaluate patient’s current health status.
- Prescribes medications, medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy and home health services as needed.
- Actively participates with the Advanced Practice Provider team of the Dartmouth Cancer Center through attendance at monthly team meetings, annual retreat, journal club, biannual peer review process
- Other duties as requested.
- Graduate of an accredited APRN program.
- Board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
- Eligible for APRN licensure in the State of New Hampshire and the State of Vermont.
- Eligible for Federal DEA Registration.