Physician Nurse

Highlands Oncology began in 1996 with three physicians and a desire to change the face of oncology care in our community.  Dr. Malcolm Hayward, Dr. Dan Bradford, and Dr. Thad Beck knew that patients do better at home, in the community where they live and work, and where their support system is already in place. In furthering that goal, Highlands has grown with the region from a single location 26 years ago, to 6 locations in Northwest and Northcentral Arkansas today employing more than 800 diverse team members.

As Northwest Arkansas continues to grow, so must the services and providers available in the region.  Highlands Oncology is committed to remaining on the cutting edge to ensure our community has access to the very best cancer care.  What we have is something quite unique right here in our own backyard with a caring multidisciplinary team focused on treating patients like family.

Job Summary: Under the general direction of the Physician, the Physician Nurse assists with the overall care of the patient, while practicing within the professional boundaries established by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.

Job Duties / Responsibilities:

• Must possess strong clinical skills and ability to make independent nursing judgments, including triage and resolution of patient issues and concerns, in collaboration with the physician.
• Able to communicate the findings clearly to the physician.
• Able to compile a comprehensive note in the EMR, which may include diagnosis, stage, chief complaint, history and physical, and performance status.
• Must have extensive knowledge of chemotherapy, biotherapy, and immunotherapy, and be able to enter regimens accurately.
• Will collaborate with the physician, team members, and other members of the patient’s healthcare team.
• Ensures the patient’s plan is carried out.
• Provides new patient teaching, ensures completion of consent form, and issues supportive care medications.
• Review new patient medical records and pre-load Visit Note.
• Reviews labs and diagnostic tests under the supervision of the physician
• Ensure billing is completed through the EMR.
• Has a good understanding of oncology diagnoses; chemotherapy, biotherapy, and immunotherapy, as well as side effects, and able to instruct/educate patients and families in these areas.
• Will enter the appropriate ICD-10 codes and staging into the EMR.
• Ensure queries from the Coders are completed within 48 hours.
• Must understand and participate in Value Based Care and other models such as CCM (Chronic Care Management) and TCM (Transitional Care Management).
• Will establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, internal and external medical staff, and the public.
• Can communicate and delegate tasks to other members of the healthcare team in an appropriate and professional manner.
• Will be available to clinic staff and patients.
• May take First Call as requested by the physician.
• Oversee the physician’s schedule, which includes creating openings for new and established patients.
• Act with skill under stressful or in emergency situations
• This position requires the employee to possess a combination of nursing skills, physical endurance, mental alertness, and knowledge, as well as the ability to get along with others.