Advanced Practice Provider - Hematology and Oncology Clinic (FT)

Advanced Practice Provider - Hematology and Oncology Clinic (FT)

In collaboration with a licensed physician, the advanced practice provider performs services in the practice of medicine. The primary responsibility is to extend clinical services in the delivery of health care. Serves as the direct representative of the physician in conjunction with other disciplines and departments.

Job Specific:

1. In collaboration with physicians, provides medical management in the ambulatory clinic and hospital settings for adults, including acute, general, and preventative care.
2. Conducts physical examination, assesses patient health status including state of wellness and compliance with care plan, determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and prescribes appropriate medication regimen.
3. Works in coordination with hospital departments, hospital management personnel, physicians, all hospital staff members, patients, and visitors to provide optimal patient centered care.
4. Complete and maintain adequate and proper medical records with respect to all patients examined or treated in accordance with all legal, accreditation, regulatory and third-party payer requirements.
5. Must demonstrate leadership and teaching ability.
6. Assigned schedule may vary depending on practice needs.

Hospital:

1. Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures.
2. Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital's Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations.
3. Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital's Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines.
4. Performs within professional Scope of Practice at all times.

Other Duties As Assigned:

• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Required:

Nurse Practitioners:

• Graduate of an accredited APRN Program.
• CME as required.

Physician Assistant:

• Graduate of an accredited ARC-PA Program.
• CME as required.

Preferred: Additional education and/or training specific to the clinic specialty.

EXPERIENCE

Required: Minimum of two years of experience in direct patient care.

Preferred: At least one year experience in a doctor's office or in a clinic setting.

SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Required: Ability to practice autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to manage the health needs of each patient. Consistently exhibits behavior and communication skills that demonstrate commitment to superior customer service.

Preferred: EMR/EHR experience

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Required: Maintain current license as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Texas. Current BLS. Current ACLS or ALS, if required by scope of practice.

Nurse Practitioners:

• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in Texas.
• Certification by an agency approved by the American Nurses Association.

Physician Assistant

• Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistant.
• Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physicians Assistant Examiners.

Preferred: Additional certification specific to the clinic specialty.

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees. Voted "Best of the Best" hospital in Victoria for 14 consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, currently renovating its 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter. Citizens has a comprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy. Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program, Birth Center with labor and delivery, an imaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and daVinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, and has a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community.

Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who display respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers, and who consistently uphold the organization's commitment to providing outstanding outcomes and an excellent experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Health

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• STD, LTD Disability
• Supplemental Life, AD&D
• Flexible Spending (FSA)
• Employer paid life insurance and short term disability

Retirement/Investment

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation

Well-Being Benefits

• Paid Time Off & Sick leave
• Bereavement leave, Jury Duty/Witness Service
• Hospital-paid & administered annual immunizations
• HealthPlex (gym) membership discount
• YMCA partnership discount for childcare
• Employee Assistance Programs

Citizens Medical Center is guided by its Mission "to provide quality medical services at a reasonable cost to the citizens of the region."