Nurse Practitioner - Corpus Christi
Oncology Consultants
- Corpus Christi, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Medical, Vision
- Dental
- 401K
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Free Parking
- Holidays
- CE
- Competitive Salary
- Sees patients in the oncology services office and hospital for selected laboratory testing, examination, diagnosis, and treatment of both chronic and acute episodic symptoms.
- Makes rounds in selected hospital systems
- Reports to Covering physician for patient necessities in the hospital setting.
- Rotates for Saturday, after hour coverage.
- Refers to physician/specialist as needed.
- Writes prescriptions and performs office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment.
- Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultatio
- Performs physical exams, obtains complete medical history and records findings. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Interprets and integrates data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan
- Administers medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines. Sutures minor lacerations.
- Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health maintenance and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs. Makes house calls when necessary
- Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
- Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results.
- Compiles necessary reports concerning ambulatory care at facility.
- Participates in professional development activities to keep current with healthcare administration practices
- Maintains patient confidentiality
- Nurse Practitioner: Masters of Science – Nursing
- Successful completion of an approved Acute Care nurse practitioner program.
- Acute Care certification required
- Minimum two years of clinical nursing plus two years of nurse practitioner experience.
- Minimum one year in an oncology department/clinic
- Licensed ANP or FNP.
- Must be currently licensed as a registered nurse. Because of the nature of responsibilities, it is preferable to have experience in counseling and teaching and have a master's degree.
- Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices and regulations to give and evaluate patient care.
- Knowledge of how to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
- Knowledge of oncology-related medical terminology
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment
- Knowledge of the unique technical and human factors found when working in the specific field of oncology
- Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
- Skill in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings
- Skill in the use of computer software application relevant to job specific tasks
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, patients, organizations, and the public
- Perform procedures such as Bone Marrow Biopsies.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
- Ability to maintain quality control standards
- Ability to communicate clearly with clinic staff, patients and public
- Ability to interpret, adapt and apply clinic guidelines and procedures
- Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with patients and families
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality