Oncology Advanced Practice Provider

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Description:

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth recognizes Integrity, Respect, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence as the Core Values of our organization. It is the philosophy of BID-Plymouth to follow the LEAN methodology in order to provide the full continuum of health care services and the best quality patient centered care.

Duties/Responsibilities:
• Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of clients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.
• Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment. Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.
• Writes prescriptions for medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.
• Determines eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials based on findings.
• Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care.
• Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests.
• Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.
• Administers therapeutic measures and obtains specimens as prescribed.
• Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.
• Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the client.
• Dictates follow-up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response, and plan.
• Maintains provision of preventive health services (e.g. screening, risks assessment, immunizations, PAP smears, self-breast exam).
• Dictates or writes patient history, admissions, care plans, progress, and discharge notes.
• Interacts with program assistants and data managers for optimal patient care.
• Assists in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care.
• Conducts or participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate and quality care for assigned patient.
• Performs patient triage and determines the urgency of physician’s evaluation.
• Provides symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment.
• Establishes relationships with professional and/or other health-related groups within the community.
• Shares clinical expertise with professional and supportive personnel.
• Documents and reports care in an accurate, timely manner using appropriate forms and records.
• Works effectively with others. Collaborates with other health disciplines to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Uses interpersonal skills to work productively with all levels of hospital personnel.
• Makes a significant and sustained contribution to the nursing profession through publishing, committee involvement, educational media development or scientific inquiry, or use of creative approaches to enhance quality of care.
• Leads family conferences.
• Coordinates care for complex patients through multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinates, attends, and positively endorses cancer rehabilitation meetings.
• Liaison for Palliative and Supportive care consults
• Adheres to standard policies for infection control, fire, safety departments.
• Attends mandatory in-services related to hospital and departmental policies and conforms to state and federal regulations.
• Complies with the hospital attendance guidelines regarding timeliness of notification, and promptness in reporting for duty.
• Practices within the legal boundaries of nurse practitioner. Understands responsibilities, communication, and authority lines.
• Composes standard policies/procedures for specialty areas and uses standardized procedure guides to practice.
• Demonstrates professionalism and accountability.
• Maintains clinical and administrative expertise through formal and informal programs.
• Demonstrates expertise in patient care.
• Maintains current knowledge of healthcare techniques and practices by participating in workshops, seminars, and professional organizations.
• Educates patients and families about the disease process and treatment.
• Provides information to patients and families related to symptom management and psychosoci