Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Outpatient Medical Oncology, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to work in our Medical Oncology Department. This position is 100% outpatient (potential inpatient coverage in future). Schedule: Monday-Friday; day time hours Call Required (early morning/late evening rotating coverage) Essential Functions: Direct patient care.Conduct clinic visits with oncology patients to assess and diagnose conditions that affect hematology oncology patients.Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging studies.Prescribe medications, including chemotherapy protocols within scope of practice.Manage treatment side effects and complications.Provide symptom management and palliative care interventions.Care coordination.Collaborate with multidisciplinary oncology team (physicians, pharmacists, social workers, dietitians)Coordinate treatment plans across multiple specialties.Facilitate transitions between different levels of care.Ensure continuity of care throughout the cancer journey.Patient and family education.Explain diagnoses, treatment options, and prognosis.Provide education about chemotherapy and other treatments related to hematology and oncology.Teach symptom management.Coordinate survivorship care plans.Discuss advanced directives and end of life planning when appropriate.Quality improvement and research.Engage in clinical trials and research activities available at the cancer center.Implement evidence-based protocols.Mentor and teach other nursing staff. Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities which may include diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems.Responsible for health outcome of an assigned patient population.Confers with collaborating physician and other health professionals in area of clinical expertise.Develops appropriate educational systems for patients, families and staff in areas of expertise.Mentors graduate students in aspects of advanced practice and patient care.Actively participates in quality improvement and/or research pertinent to area of expertise. Responsibilities: Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area.Provides direct clinical care to patients.Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, x-rays and procedures according to clinical privileges.Evaluates patients to determine their need for further health care.Provides comprehensive teaching to patients and families.Documents in the medical record all care and education provided and/or procedures performed for which the Licensed Advanced Practice Provider is responsible.Refers to other disciplines as appropriate.Consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise.Integrates research based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making.Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner and presentation.Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community.Maintains certifications and continuing education as required for licensure and privileging.Serves as a patient advocate and role model for "Patients First".Participates in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces as appropriate.Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families.Develops and participates in programs to meet continuing education needs of staff.Serves as a role model and preceptor to students.Provides formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty.Participates in quality improvement and/or research initiatives for specific patient population as appropriate. AA/EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.