Inpatient Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner at Dignity Health Phoenix, AZ

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Provide comprehensive assessments for adult inpatient oncology and hematology patients, including history and physical exams, diagnostic study orders and interpretation, and formulation of treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians.
• Treatment Management: Prescribe appropriate treatments, medications, and therapies in accordance with established protocols and in collaboration with the attending oncologist.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, specialists, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare team members to ensure seamless, holistic care for patients.
• Acute Medical Management: Manage complications and acute medical issues related to cancer treatment, including toxicities, infections, and palliative care needs.
• Palliative and End-of-Life Care: Provide compassionate palliative care, including symptom management and end-of-life care coordination, as appropriate.
• Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about cancer treatments, side effects, self-management strategies, and advance care planning.
• Consultation and Communication: Consult with specialty physicians regarding changes in patient condition, diagnostic results, and treatment recommendations.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, ensuring comprehensive documentation of patient assessments, treatment plans, and follow-up care.

Qualifications

• Education
  • Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing, with a certification as a Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner).
• Licensure
  • Current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of Arizona.
• Experience
  • Hematology/oncology experience required either as a NP or as a nurse.
• Preferred
  • OCN or AOCNP preferred, but not required.
• Skills and Competencies
  • Strong clinical knowledge in the management of hematologic and oncologic conditions, both malignant and benign.
  • Ability to assess, diagnose, and formulate individualized treatment plans in collaboration with attending oncologists and specialists.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
  • Proficiency in the interpretation of diagnostic studies (labs, imaging) and the management of complex medical conditions.
  • Compassionate approach to palliative and end-of-life care.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Pay Range

$51.66 - $86.79 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.