Nurse Practitioner, Radiation Oncology

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Provides advanced practice health care services as well as documentation of services, collaborates with colleagues and clinical director, supervises assigned support staff, participates in quality assurance activities, and demonstrates a commitment to quality health care.

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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

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Minimum Qualifications:

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• Completion of a graduate level (or higher) nurse practitioner program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
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• No experience required
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LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

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Required:

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• Certification bythe American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
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• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON)
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• Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in a nurse practitioner clinical area of specialization by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON)
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Current RN’s whohave not yet completed their nurse practitioner program or recent graduates who have not yet obtained their ANCC/AANP certification or APRN nurse practitioner license are eligible to apply for this position. However, official employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an accredited nurse practitioner program, ANCC/AANP certification and APRN nurse practitioner licensure.

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Job Duties:

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• Works independently to full scope of practice in compliance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act with acknowledgement of off-site collaborating physician availability for consultation and collaboration
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• Performs individualizedhistory and physical examinations for diverse populations inclusive of social determinants of health
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• Orders and interprets diagnostic testing in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient
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• Diagnoses acute, episodic, and chronic diseases
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• Develops a comprehensive plan of care that encompasses evidence-based practice guidelines, practice protocols, Medicare, Medicaid, and other state and federal regulations.
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• Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments
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• Provides appropriate education for current health diagnoses as well as anticipatory guidance for health promotion and disease prevention applicable to the individual’s health and socioeconomic status
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• Monitors plan of care for cost-effectiveness and the achievement of expected improvements, while openly seeking feedback from patients, significant others, colleagues, allied health, appropriate referrals, and collaborating physician to enhance quality outcomes
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• Facilitates patient transition within and between health care services to ensure accurate communication among the health care team
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• Documents in a timely manner to ensure all services are accurately accounted for and available for review by the interdisciplinary team
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• Adheres to internal controls established for department, all requirements for continued licensure, periodic evaluations, and actively seeks input for identifying actions to improve performance and practice outcomes.
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• Supports population andindividual health through the prevention, health promotion and chronic disease management.
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• Performs related dutiesas required, including, but not limited to, data collection, staff meetings, preceptor student training, and university-wide compliance/safety training
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Salary Range:
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WORKING ENVIRONMENT :Standard hospital, clinical, laboratory and/or office environments. May be exposed to such occupational hazards such as communicable diseases, harmful chemicals, and/or disoriented or combative patients. Describe travel requirements and other physical demands of job.

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EqualEmployment Opportunity

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UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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