Oncology Nurse Practitioner

ASAP Start

In need of a locum APP (NP or PA) surgical oncology candidate specializing in Hepatobiliary/Pancreatic- (HPB).

This would be M-F IP coverage.

The facility is widely recognized for its clinical expertise, care coordination, and compassionate approach to care. Some of the program s strengths include:
>50,000 cancer patients cared for annually, including 7,000 new cases each year.
in inpatient cancer surgery in the Twin Cities - a product of Allina s surgical oncology practice.
breast cancer program in the Twin Cities, caring for 1,400 newly diagnosed patients each year.
Over 20 oncology nurse navigators supporting patients and families throughout their cancer journeys.
17 locations throughout Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.

Key Position Details:

- The role will provide independent outpatient care, ensuring that our patients receive the best possible treatment and support. This includes coordinating pre- and post-surgical care for our patients, collaborating closely with surgeons, and ensuring seamless communication.
- This role also provides inpatient care.
- Assisting in the OR when necessary, handling tasks such as patient prepping, assisting during surgical procedures, and closure.
- Performing various procedures, including wound care and drain care/removal.

Job Description:

Provides help with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations as part of a Physician/Physician Assistant team in accordance with the designated specialty. Works in both inpatient and outpatient situations and can perform independently or as part of a treatment team. Serves as an educator, case manager, consultant to staff and multidisciplinary health care team.

Principle Responsibilities

- Provides clinical care for patients
- Completes comprehensive patient assessments.
- Determines diagnosis and treatment of illness.
- Orders and interprets medical diagnostics in tandem with attending physician.
- Prescribes medications, treatments, therapy and medical equipment.
- Conducts patient education when working to manage chronic illness or wellness care.
- Refers for specialty care when determined.
- Consults with physician when patient needs outside of Physician Assistant scope of practice, diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear.
- Participates in health care team
- Promotes communication within the team and other interdisciplinary health care staff.
- Acts as resource to members of the team.
- Works with primary care team for program development.
- Acts as liaison with outside agencies as needed.
- Collaborates with hospital staff by consulting and rounding on patients if designated by the specialty.
- Other duties as assigned.

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