Full-Time Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant – Hematology/Oncology - (JACKSON, MI)
Position Summary:
This is an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) job opening. Both qualified/experienced NP and PA applicants will be considered, as well as new graduates. Prefer Hem/Onc experience, but open to dedicated candidates with an interest to the specialty and team.
Advanced Practice Professional will provide health care and specialized health services to patients and families enrolled in HEMOC Medicine. The APP will coordinate care of this patient population in collaboration with all members of the health care team. This position will be 10% inpatient, 90% outpatient.
Applicants must be licensed to see adult population (18 and up) – this is a position where you will see 100% adult case load.
Assessment, work-up, care & treatment of hematology/oncology, patients including chemotherapy education & management, survivorship, chemotherapy informational visits, chemotherapy management, office visits, survivorship care, bone marrow biopsy, video visits, in basket management, tumor board summaries, infusion reaction response.
Hematology Oncology is a fast paced, patient focused environment that strikes to provide an exceptional experience every time. Attention to detail, professional communication skills, and ability to work with a variety of team members and roles are key attributes to delivering coordinated, high-quality care. A high number of providers, clinical team members and clerical team members to serve patients in the office, infusion center, and inpatient.
Clinic Information
Henry Ford Hematology & Oncology
1100 E Michigan Ave Suite 307
Jackson, MI 49201
13 providers
43 clinical team members
20 clerical team members
# 15 exam rooms
# 12 average clinic patients seen per day.
- Independently evaluates patients in the clinic and in the hospital
- Ordering/interpreting testing and lab results, modifying plan of care to address results
- Provide clinical expertise and direction to support patient medication management
- Maintain accurate documentation regarding patient status, evaluations, and treatments to physicians, streamline the patient transfer process between levels of care, including communicating specific patient needs to internal and external team members and other ambulatory care providers
- Perform other related duties as required to assure patient safety and satisfaction
- Participate in the development and presentation of educational experiences for patients, families, and health care professionals
Procedures – bone marrow biopsy (will train)
Schedule – Monday – Friday, 730a – 530p (can vary)
Weekend requirement – not presently, possibly in the future
Call requirement - NA
OR Time - NA
Duties & Responsibilities:
1. In collaboration with physician(s), APP will provide independent acute and/or routine medical care to a patients and families enrolled in HEMOC Medicine.
2. Writes appropriate orders, if/when applicable
3. Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods
4. Coordinates the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinic
5. Writes progress notes in EMR indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed
6. Provides health education to patients, families, and/or community health practitioners and groups
7. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshop
8. May perform clinical research related to specific operations
9. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures
2. Knowledge of drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects, and proper administration
3. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
4. Ability to perform medical examinations using standard medical procedures
5. Life support as required through privileging
6. Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public
7. Ability to educate patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment
8. Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques issues, and approaches in area of expertise
9. Ability to communicate therapeutically with patients and families
10. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
11. Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements
12. Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions
13. Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records
14. Knowledge of primary care principles and practices
Conditions of Employment
- Employee Health requires all employed providers to complete a health screen per HFHS policy. Henry Ford Health is committed to fostering the good health and welfare of all people, and to improve the health and productive lives of its employees and their families. To accomplish this goal, Henry Ford Health maintains a smoke-free environment for its employees, members, patients, and visitors in accordance with appliable state law.
- Successful credentialing process
- Must maintain professional certification status
- **All offers are contingent on credentialing/privileging**
Working Conditions:
Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment
Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training
GENERAL SUMMARY: The Specialty/Invasive Nurse Practitioner (NP) will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. The Specialty/Invasive NP will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, consultation, and care coordination as a first line provider to patients and their families. Provides inpatient and/or outpatient medical care. Works in collaboration with attending physicians, advanced practice providers, consultants, house officers, nurses, and other members of the medical care team to ensure that patient outcomes are achieved safely and efficiently. Specific procedures as per credentialing as indicated by training and experience. Works in one of the following departments: Cardiovascular Medicine, Emergency Medicine, ICU, Interventional Radiology, Nephrology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Oncology, Orthopedics, Otolaryngology, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Surgery, Urgent Care, Urology. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Master's degree in nursing. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: Current certification as a Certified Nurse Practitioner. Current State license as a Registered Nurse. Current BLS. Current ACLS/ATLS/PALS provider status as required by department.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education/Training
1. NP – Completion of a Nurse Practitioner training program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
OR
2. PA – Completion of a Physician Assistant training program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
Continuing Education
3. Applicant must have sufficient education credits to maintain licensure as required by the applicable State of Michigan licensing board
Certification
4. NP – Certification by a certification body recognized by the State of Michigan
5. PA – Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Other
6. Michigan License, or in process of applying (must have proof of application)
Qualifications:
1. Education/Training
a. NP – Completion of a NP training program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the national League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
b. PA – Completion of a PA training program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the PA (ARC-PA)
2. Certification
a. NP – Certification by a certification body recognized by the State of Michigan
b. PA – Certification by National Commission on Certification of PAs (NCCPA)
3. Michigan Licensure
4. DEA/CSL as required through credentialing
7. EPIC Experience, preferred
8. BLS / ACLS
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Under the leadership of President and CEO Robert G. Riney, Henry Ford Health is a
$6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250+ sites
including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and
other healthcare retail. Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health system
now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one
of the nation’s oldest physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with the
health system through the Henry Ford Physician Network. Henry Ford is also one of the region’s
major academic medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million in annual research funding and
remaining Michigan’s fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also an active participant in medical
education and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicing
in the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses,
pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians. visit HenryFord.com.
Benefits
Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or
making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry
Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice
Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are
dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance
and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an
employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program
(Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.