What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider-Medical Oncology position at Prairielakes?
Medical Oncology Advanced Practice Provider
JOB SUMMARY
Join our team and be a part of our mission to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System-Sanford Health Watertown is a non-profit healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota.
POSITION SUMMARY
Provides specialized care for oncology and hematology patients in accordance with established standards, policies, and scope of practice under physician direction.
JOB-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Works in collaboration with physicians and other health professionals.
Serves as a clinical resource, utilizing critical thinking skills to act as an interdisciplinary consultant and patient advocate.
Utilizes professional skills in interviewing, assessment, evaluation, identification and implementation of interventions/treatment plans based on the specific needs of each patient.
Monitors the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
Responsive to the age-related needs of the patient with special attention given to education and safety.
Responsible for the ordering of diagnostic procedures.
Offers counseling and education to meet patient needs.
Responsible for prescribing and dispensing prescription medication.
Interacts professionally with patients, families, and staff.
Other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience
Current certification from an accredited PA or NP program is required.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Current certification from an accredited PA or NP program is required.
Mandatory Basic and Advanced Life Support Training per policy
Meets criteria established by the profession to perform duties defined as those of an NP or PA
South Dakota Controlled Substance Certificate
DEA license
Nurse Practitioner
Holds or is eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in South Dakota.
BENEFITS
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System-Sanford Health Watertown offers comprehensive benefits for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
Additional benefits for those qualifying include:
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program for mental health
- Education Loan Program
- Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System-Sanford Health Watertown has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require positive reference checks and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.