JOB SUMMARY The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients who have a diagnosis of cancer or a hematologic disorder in the outpatient setting, in collaboration with medical oncologists in the practice. PRINCIPLE FUNCTIONS includes the following, other duties may be assigned: + Maintains efficient clinic workflow. + Assesses client for education needs. Provides education regarding. + health promotion + symptom management including disease process. + chemotherapy regimens + medications, prevention and recognition of complications and self-care + Functions within limit and scope of Nurse Practice Act + Within the cancer and infusion care setting: + Perform initial and ongoing assessment of patients’ medical, physical, and psychosocial status. + Identify medical and health risks and needs as it relates to the patient. + Formulate the appropriate differential diagnosis based on the history, physical examination, and clinical findings. + Order appropriate diagnostic tests. + Prescribe pharmacologic agents. + Interpret appropriate diagnostic tests. + Provide patients, family, and caregiver education. + Collaborate with and make appropriate referrals to other health care professionals. + Formulate and implement treatment plans. + Listens to clients and families and offers reassurance and emotional support. + Respects dignity of client and maintains confidentiality of records and verbal communications. + Provides telephone triage, facilitates referrals, and uses assessment skills and clinic protocols to respond to medical questions from clients. + Maintains accurate patient records. Records care and teaching provided; assessment of client response and/or understanding. + Maintains health and safety standards within the clinic environment, including quality control, infection control, management of hazardous materials and security. JOB KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS Education Completion of accredited Master of Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Program. Training and Experience + One (1) year experience as an NP preferred. + Experience working with oncology/hematology patients preferred. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations + Active WA State NP License required. + Current BLS certification required. + Active unrestricted DEA license required. + Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) certification preferred. + Successful completion of Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) certification within 2 years required if not previously obtained. Once obtained, certification must be maintained. Benefit Information and Wage Transparency: WhidbeyHealth Employees who work a 0.5 FTE or higher are categorized as, “benefit eligible”. Click here for benefit information. (https://whidbeyhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/WhidbeyHealth-Benefit-Information.pdf) Wage Range: $125,000 - $140,000 - Sign-On Incentive up to $20K