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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time$54.90 - $82.35

About the Job

Requirements

  • Hold a Physician Assistant license issued by the state where the caregiver practices and Physician Assistant (PA-C) certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
  • Hold a Registered Nurse license issued by the state where the caregiver practices, and Nurse Practitioner certification from either the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
  • Hold Drug Enforcement Administration registration.
  • Hold Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association; this may be obtained within six months at department discretion.
  • Hold a Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant or a Master's degree in Nursing.
  • Demonstrate clinical proficiency and sound decision-making skills.
  • Be able to work independently and effectively as a member of a health care team.
  • Have oral and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate and build relationships.
  • Have organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.
  • Be able to perform the stated physical duties, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and assisted transfers; possess functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing; and use required protective clothing and equipment when exposed to workplace hazards.
  • Operate equipment necessary to perform the job.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care, including knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and the ability to assess patient status and determine age-specific care needs.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage acute, critical, and chronic illnesses and diseases in outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital settings.
  • Obtain medical histories, conduct physical examinations, assess and determine differential diagnoses, and prescribe medications, therapy, and treatments.
  • Interpret and evaluate patient data to determine patient management and treatment; perform minor surgeries and routine procedures; consult with physicians as appropriate; and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies within the clinical specialty and physician-determined competency.
  • Adjust patient care plans by reviewing and monitoring treatments and therapy plans.
  • Counsel, instruct, and educate patients on physical and mental health, including diet, preventive health measures, health behaviors, self-care skills, disease, treatment options, and normal growth and development.
  • Coordinate care, including ancillary services, pre-operative plans, discharge planning, provider referrals, and medical devices such as insulin pumps, defibrillators, and pacemakers.
  • Prescribe, recommend, and regulate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies across care settings, including controlled medications warranted by the patient's diagnosis or changing medical condition.
  • Prepare, dictate, and sign patient care plans and summaries, and maintain records according to established standards and guidelines.
  • Provide clinical direction to nursing staff regarding continued patient care and follow up to ensure recommended care is provided.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in oncology is preferred.

About the Company

Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Advocate Health Care is a faith-based nonprofit health system serving Illinois and Wisconsin with a network of hospitals, clinics, and providers. It delivers a broad range of medical services using current techniques and ongoing research, coordinated through clinical integration. The organization offers financial advocacy and assistance to help uninsured or underinsured patients manage hospital bills. Its goal is to improve patient care and expand access by combining high-quality medical services, financial support, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$18M
Headquarters
Oak Brook, IL
Founded
1976

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