APRN

POSITION SUMMARY

This position works under the direction of the supervising faculty physician(s) to provide medical care for pediatric hematology/oncology patients in a clinical setting. The Nurse Practitioner manages a caseload of Pediatric patients with consultation, collaboration, and medical supervision utilizing the acquired knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physiology. The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner exercises independent judgment in performance delegated procedures in the clinical setting. The Nurse Practitioner participates in the development of guidelines for pediatric care and serves as a resource for the pediatric areas through consultation, education, and research at various levels to continuously improve Pediatric Team processes and services. Participates in the improvement of operational function of the Pediatric Department with the Pediatric team. Establishes communication and respectful relationships with all disciplines.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Expert knowledge related to advanced pediatric clinical nursing practice.
• Expert clinical skills and problem-solving abilities including and understanding and applying nursing principles at the advanced level.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a collegial relationship with other healthcare providers. Recognizes limitations and consults or refers appropriately.
• Ability to utilize the nursing process in the provision of nursing care including but not limited to administering treatments and medications, interpreting diagnostic tests, formulating a plan of care, collaborating with other healthcare providers.
• Evaluates and orders prescribed treatment plans.
• Orders and performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Monitors effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
• Offer counseling and education to meet patient and/or family’s needs.
• Makes appropriate referrals.
• Completes written documentation of patient encounters within the electronic medical record system. 
• Ensures documentation of patient visit supports coding and billing guidelines for each encounter.
• Understands and follows all Universal Precaution Procedures.
• Understands and follows all HIPAA guidelines and processes to ensure patient confidentiality.
• Completes all billing and medical records documentation within thirty (30) business days of the patient visit or less time if required by an insurance company, other payor of services, or the hospital or institution at which Provider is performing services. 
• Reliable Attendance and Punctuality. 
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

 Education: Master of Science in Nursing 

 Required Registration, Licensure or Certification: 

• Current Licensure in the State of Kansas as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Current Licensure in the State of Kansas as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (APRN, PNP)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) verification course through American Heart Assoc. and American Red Cross-Healthcare Provider CPR
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association within 90 days of hire
• Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Status (APHON) 

 Preferred Registration, Licensure or Certification:

• Certified Pediatric hematology oncology nurse (CPHON)– or needs to be certified within 2 years of hire
• Sterile technique, lumbar punctures, bone marrow aspiration and biopsy training/certification preferred.

 Experience: Two to four years’ experience preferred

SKILLS & ABILITIES

 Computer Skills

 Basic Microsoft Office applications

 Experience with Electronic Medical Records

 Certificates & Licenses

 Licensed in the State of Kansas

 Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner