Nurse Practitioner - Hematology / Oncology
8 days ago
Cheyenne
Job Description A Day in the Life of a Nurse Practitioner Responsible for providing excellent quality care for patients in accordance with Cheyenne Regional Medical Center/Groups standards and practices in hospital, clinic and outreach clinic settings. Why Work at Cheyenne Regional? • 403(b) with 4% employer match, • ANCC Magnet Hospital, • 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure), • Education Assistance Program, • Employee Sponsored Wellness Program, • Employee Assistance Program, • Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart review; assess presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and perform appropriate physical examination., • Orders/performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests., • Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with other providers and other disciplines, for evaluation of illness., • Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws., • Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments., • Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention., • Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs., • Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies., • Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner., • Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulation, policies, and procedures., • Collaborates with physicians when indicated in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient., • Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails., • Knowledge of advanced practice of nursing including anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and therapeutics, basic nutrition, behavioral factors, psychosocial/family systems, diagnostic testing, interpretation of results and clinical decision making, alternative treatment modalities, • Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices and regulations related to evaluating and providing patient care, and professional ethics related to the delivery of nursing care, • Knowledge of patient assessment techniques including taking medical histories, compliance with care recommendations, • Ability to diagnose and treat complex medical problems, analyze data and develop a plan of care utilizing evidence based medicine, • Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data, • Knowledge of health promotion, health risk identification, and patient education principles and techniques, • Knowledge of community, professional, and educational resources, • Skill in case management, time management, problem solving and crisis intervention, • Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, clinical staff, and the public, • Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse program, • In the state of Wyoming, as regulated by Wyoming State Board of Nursing under the Wyoming Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules and Regulations defined below:, • The APRN is subject at all times the standards and scope of practice established by national professional organizations and/or accrediting agencies representing the various core, role and population focus areas for APRNs, and the NPA., • The Board recognizes APRN core, role and population focus areas described in the scope of practice statements for APRNs issued by national professional organizations and/or accrediting agencies., • Role and population focus of the APRN shall be declared, and the role and population focus to be utilized shall be the title(s) granted by nationally recognized professional organizations(s) and/or accrediting agency(ies) or the title(s) of the role and population focus of nursing practice in the which the APRN has received postgraduate education preparation., • In order to practice in one of the four roles and in a defined population, the APRN shall be recognized by the Board in that particular role with a population focus of advanced practice nursing., • Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse licensure in the State of Wyoming, • 1 year of Nurse Practitioner experience, • Cheyenne Regional AHA RQI within 14 calendar days of start date, • Specialty certifications as required per department/clinic specifications, • Controlled Substance Licensure from the Wyoming State Board of Pharmacy Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!