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Puyallup Tribal Health Authority

Tribal health clinic serving Native communities

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFife, WA, USA$140k - $190k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A master's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program is required.
  • A current, unrestricted Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner license in Washington State is required.
  • Current national board certification appropriate to the ARNP's area of practice is required.
  • Current Basic Life Support certification is required.
  • Appropriate prescribing authority and controlled substance registration, as applicable to the position, are required.
  • The candidate must meet all organizational credentialing and privileging requirements.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of advanced nursing practice, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management is required.
  • A strong understanding of applicable federal and Washington State healthcare regulations and professional practice standards is required.
  • At least three years of previous experience in medical oncology/hematology or another specialty cancer-care setting is required.
  • Experience managing patients receiving systemic cancer treatments and addressing cancer-related symptoms and treatment toxicities is required.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct detailed patient assessments, including medical histories, physical examinations, and reviews of laboratory, imaging, pathology, and diagnostic results.
  • Evaluate and manage acute and chronic conditions, with an emphasis on oncology and cancer-related care, within the ARNP's scope of practice.
  • Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and the multidisciplinary care team to establish, implement, and evaluate appropriate treatment plans.
  • Monitor patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy, and other systemic cancer treatments, including treatment response, adverse effects, and complications.
  • Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with Washington State laws, organizational policies, clinical guidelines, and professional scope of practice.
  • Explain diagnoses, treatment options, medications, symptom management, disease progression, follow-up care, prognosis, and goals of care to patients and families.
  • Facilitate referrals, follow-up services, and communication among oncologists, specialists, primary care providers, nursing staff, pharmacists, and other healthcare resources.
  • Complete accurate and timely documentation of assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, patient communications, and follow-up care in the electronic medical record.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary care planning, quality improvement, utilization review, and initiatives that enhance clinical outcomes and the patient experience.
  • Follow applicable laws, regulations, credentialing requirements, professional standards, and organizational policies while maintaining current knowledge of evidence-based oncology practices.

Desired Qualifications

  • Oncology-specific certification, such as Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner, or the ability to obtain certification within one year of employment.

About the Company

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority

Tribal health clinic serving Native communities

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority is a tribally chartered clinic serving eligible American Indian and Alaska Native residents of Pierce County, Washington. Its medical, dental and behavioral health services connect outpatient treatment with preventive care and local community health programs. Patients also receive pharmacy, laboratory and X-ray services, while a referral program arranges eligible care outside the clinic. The authority operates under a self-determination contract with the federal Indian Health Service and supplies direct services free of charge to eligible local patients. It opened in 1976 and is headquartered in Tacoma, Washington.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Tacoma, WA
Founded
1976

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