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Job Description
Department of Medicine
Division of Hematology and Oncology
The Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, within the School of Medicine is pleased to announce openings for a Nurse Practitioner Specialty Care or Physician Assistant Specialty Care to join their expanding team. These APPs primary focus will be care management of Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) patients in a blend of inpatient and outpatient services.
The Department of Medicine's mission is to provide the best care to patients; create an excellent educational experience for students, residents, and fellows; and advance the understanding of human illness and disease through creative and collaborative research.
The Department offers outstanding facilities and a dedicated team of physicians, scientists, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff members committed to advancement in terms of scientific achievement, clinical service, and medical education in 10 core divisions.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Perform patient triage and care planning for acute symptom management related to oncologic treatment.
- Provide information to patients and families related to symptom management and psychosocial responses to the diagnosis of cancer and related treatments.
- Perform professional, clinical and technical competencies required in Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) practice settings within the Bone Marrow Transplant Cellular Therapy (BMTCT) Program.
- Evaluate medical problems of patients in the Bone Marrow Transplant Cellular Therapy (BMTCT) practice settings and appropriately requests consultation of other specialties when indicated.
- Lead family centered multidisciplinary rounds, provide bedside care, and manage admissions and discharges to/from the inpatient BMT unit.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team including an Attending Hematologist or Oncologist to provide care for current and new inpatients on the acute care floor and outpatient clinic setting.
- Share coverage responsibilities between in and outpatient services providing continuity of care for patients and families as they transition from the floor to the outpatient BMT clinic.
- Perform procedures, such as but not limited to: lumbar punctures with instillation of intrathecal chemotherapy and bone marrow aspirates and biopsies.
- Monitor patient condition, laboratory values, and results of diagnostic procedures. Maintain records, write orders, and progress notes in patient charts as to status, treatments, and procedures.
- Follow University policies, evidence-based practice/SOPs/FACT requirements as well as state and federal regulations.
Nurse Practitioner Specialty Care
- Master of Science in Nursing degree.
- Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.
- Must be granted a “Document of Recognition” from the Missouri Board of Nursing.
Physician Assistant Specialty Care
- Physicians Assistant (PA) licensure by the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts.
Nurse Practitioner Specialty Care
- Possess a specialty certificate by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), the Pediatric Certification Nursing Board (PCNB), or the National Certification Corporation (NCC).
- Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Physician Assistant Specialty Care
- Specialty certificate by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Nephrology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Pediatrics, or Psychiatry.
- Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
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This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at U.M. System Total Rewards Benefits
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