Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant- Oncology & Infusion Center

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (Oncology & Infusion Clinic)

Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors.

IMC is currently hiring a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (Oncology & Infusion Clinic). Under the supervision and the direction of the Chief Operating Officer, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) provides comprehensive, evidence-based care to adult and geriatric patients with hematologic and oncologic disorders in the outpatient Oncology Clinic and Infusion Center. The NP/PA is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, treating, and managing patients throughout the cancer care continuum, including active treatment, symptom management, survivorship, and supportive care. The NP/PA collaborates closely with oncologists, infusion nurses, pharmacists, radiation oncology, surgical specialists, and other members of the multidisciplinary cancer team to ensure safe, high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include treatment planning, management of chemotherapy and immunotherapy toxicities, patient education, coordination of care, and timely documentation in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and evidence-based practice standards.

Work Hours:

• Full time: 40 hours/week; sometimes more; sometimes less, or as required to provide departmental services as needed

Education:

• Graduate of a state-approved Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) program or an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Current, unrestricted license to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the State of Louisiana is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification is required prior to completion of orientation and assuming the position.
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration with prescriptive authority is required.
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP), or equivalent nationally recognized oncology certification is preferred. If not certified at the time of hire, certification is expected within two (2) years of employment, if eligible.
• Membership in the Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology (APSHO) is encouraged for Physician Assistants and other eligible advanced practice providers.

Training and Experience:

• Oncology/hematology experience in an outpatient or infusion setting is required.
• Experience in management is desired but not required.

Job Knowledge:

• Basic knowledge of the nursing / PA process and nursing / PA principles.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Thorough knowledge of nursing / PA procedures.

Principal Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Performs comprehensive medical examinations, evaluations, diagnoses, treatment planning, follow-up care, consultation, and patient education within scope of practice.
• Obtains complete patient histories, performs physical assessments, and develops accurate and timely patient care documentation.
• Provides education to patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals regarding disease processes, treatment plans, medications, symptom management, and health maintenance.
• Supervises and/or coordinates the activities of assigned patient care and support staff.
• Provides leadership and operational oversight for assigned Oncology Clinic and Infusion Center activities, including workflow coordination, collaboration with team members, and support of quality and safety initiatives. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical programs, policies, and procedures.
• Practices appropriate safety, environmental, and infection prevention and control measures.
• Makes sound clinical and operational decisions regarding complex patient care issues and clinic operations.
• Maintains accurate, timely, and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, patient outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations in accordance with organizational policies, The Joint Commission standards, National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Clinical Practice Guidelines, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) guidelines, Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality, security, and integrity of patient and organizational information in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Maintains current knowledge of oncology practice through continuing education, conferences, workshops, professional literature, and clinical training, incorporating evidence-based practices into patient care.
• Works collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, pharmacists, and other members of the healthcare team to provide coordinated patient care.
• Demonstrates professionalism, respect, and compassion toward patients, families, and colleagues while promoting Iberia Medical Center's Standards of Performance.
• Participates in departmental, hospital, and service line quality improvement initiatives.
• Promotes a culture of patient safety and adherence to applicable Patient Safety Goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competitive Benefits:

• Great medical benefit plan
• Early access to earned wages
• Participation in robust state pension plan
• Dental, vision, life insurance, disability and more!