Clinical Nurse Practitioner - MCI Oncology Clinic Fairhope - University Hospital

Job description

Overview
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Responsibilities
• See follow up patients from hospital in the clinic setting
• Take patients calls and discuss results with patients and family members or caregivers.
• Provides direct nursing care for specified patients, including appropriate supportive care and administration of chemotherapy, blood components, fluid and electrolyte replacements, and other oncology treatments as prescribed.
• Creates individualized care plans on patient under their supervision and care.
• Recognizes and treats cancer-related issues.
• Collaborates with a team of healthcare professionals to share expertise and knowledge.
• Conducts cancer research to enhance treatment protocols assigned to cancer patients.
• Gives supportive resources on the patient and the families to promote positive outlook.
• Watches and records the patient's progress on a constant basis.
• Teaches patients and the families regarding treatment expectations.
• Charts the patient's response to treatment and medication.
• Provides education to patients, families, and significant others; acts as an information resource to students, health care professionals, patients, and the public.
• Provides family support as required, including applicable referrals and bereavement counseling.
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in nursing from an accredited institution and completion of an approved nurse practitioner training program Required OR
• Completion of an accredited physician assistant training program Required
• NPC - Certified Nurse Practitioner in the state of Alabama Upon Hire Required and
• Licensure with the state of Alabama as a nurse practitioner and registered nure Upon Hire Required or
• Licensure in the state of Alabama to practice as a physician assistant within 60 Days Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• oncology experience in cancer center Highoncology experience in cancer center High
• Chemo certification HighChemo certification High

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.