Job Description: The Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP) provides care in the radiation oncology setting served by Tennessee Oncology. The APP delivers quality care to patients in cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, active treatment, and palliative care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team. Responsibilities include the assessment, diagnosis, and management of cancer or related disorders and using evidenceโbased literature to improve patient outcomes.
Essential Functions
- Clinical: assess the physical and psychosocial status of patients; obtain and document comprehensive health history; perform symptomโspecific physical exams; evaluate medication, dietary supplements, and complementary therapies; interpret ancillary tests; identify urgent problems; communicate care plans; prescribe medications and therapeutics; administer treatments; manage cancer symptoms and side effects; provide family support; serve as a quality resource; evaluate care quality and recommend improvements; take call as required.
- Teaching: educate patients and families on treatment plans using ageโappropriate methods; educate survivors on longโterm effects; provide informal and formal education to staff; precept new APPs; participate in developing educational materials; present updates to professionals; engage in community discussions.
- Communication: report patient information accurately and timely; edit documentation; collaborate with health disciplines; ensure continuity and quality of care.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Current knowledge of oncology and primary care.
- Ability to work independently.
- Knowledge of Advanced Practice Practitioner policy and procedures in Tennessee Oncology.
Education & Experience
- License to practice as RN or PA in the state of Tennessee.
- Masterโs degree in nursing or certification as a Physician Assistant.
- National certification as NP (American Nurses Credentialing Center or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners) or Clinical Nurse Specialist meeting certification requirements for prescribing medications.
Physical Requirements
Requires physical activity including standing, walking, sitting, manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Must be able to perform tasks such as reaching, balancing, stooping, speaking, hearing, and seeing (with correction).
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