Advanced Practice Provider

Summary:

The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients with hematology and oncology conditions. The Advanced Practice Provider works within the construct of a multidisciplinary patient care team under the direction of a physician. He or she works with additional clinical and support staff to ensure safe, effective, quality person-centered care. This position is located in our new Toms River location with training/coverage in our East Brunswick/Monroe locations.

Job Duties:

Provides all care in accordance with state and federal law as well as PCI policies, standards of practice, and prescribed workflows. In collaboration with a physician:

• Conducts patient interviews and physical evaluations to evaluate and treat new and existing patients.
• Orders and/or performs laboratory tests.
• Order and/or performs diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures and testing.
• Collects and interprets diagnostic data.
• Diagnoses medical problems, develops care plans, and prescribes treatments.
• Arranges for consultations with or referrals to other medical professional or community services.
• Educates patient on health habits, self-examinations, behavior management, need for follow-up assessments/treatments, at home medical care, medication and other issues related to medical or health problems.
• Utilizing available software, documents patient histories, assessments, interventions, and interactions.
• Provides psycho-social and emotional support to patients and care partners.
• Recognizes the roles of the interdisciplinary team, patient and family care partners and utilizes them appropriately as resources in planning patient care.
• Provides clinical information to the Revenue Cycle Management Department as requested for the purposes of claims and authorizations.
• Participates in prescribed research training exercises to develop a proficient understanding of clinical trials.
• Applies knowledge gained to execute tasks and provide care as prescribed by the trial.
• Communicates effectively with patients, care partners, members of the healthcare team, and third-party agents or organizations.
• Serves as a resource to colleagues and as a preceptor to new employees as directed by organizational leadership.
• Utilizes resources in a responsible manner with a focus on cost containment.
• Accepts personal responsibility for professional development and growth.
• Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
• Respects and maintains confidential information.
• Demonstrates proficiency in HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) concepts.
• Attends prescribed classes and trainings as required by the organization and the clinical department.
• Participates in organizational committees and task forces.
• Performs related work as directed by the organization’s management team.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant program

2. Active certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant

3. Active NJ licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant

4. Basic Life Support certification

5. Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Oncology

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person