Radiation Oncology - Advanced Practice Professional

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor's degree in Nursing with a current West Virginia License, Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner, and American Nurses Credentialing Certification required.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Two or more year's necessary in a medical office setting.

2. Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in the area of expertise. Knowledge of patient clinical charts, patient histories, and clinical operations and procedures

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

EXPERIENCE:

1. A minimum of 1-year prior experience in a medical office setting preferred.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Adhere to all UPC/WVUH-E and the individual practice policies, procedures and regulations, including attendance, confidentiality, and compliance.

2. Performs medical examinations and evaluations, diagnoses, treatment, follow-up and health education.

3. Obtain patient histories and develops patient clinical charts, ensuring completeness and accuracy.

4. Make decisions regarding data gathering and appropriate management and treatment of patients being seen for the initial evaluation of a problem or the follow-up evaluation of a previously diagnosed and stabilized condition.

5. Identify normal and abnormal findings in history, physical examination, and commonly performed laboratory studies.

6. Administers a specific health care activity, as appropriate.

7. Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.

8. Provides health education to patients, families, and/or community health practitioners and group within the area specialty.

9. May participate in planning programs and in developing specific health policies and procedures.

10. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

11. Exercises proper stewardship through the appropriate use of supplies, equipment, and time.

12. Follows hospital, state and federal guidelines for ensuring safe environment for workers, patients and public. Ensures compliance by staff to hospital, governmental and insurance regulations.

13. Communicates and interacts with clients, families, visitors, physicians, departmental and hospital staff and the public in general in a manner that demonstrates professionalism and concern for the individuals' need(s).

14. Remains current and responsive to changes in healthcare delivery, standards established by professional organizations, regulatory and accrediting bodies and the needs of the organization.

15. Participates in the processes to assess and improve the services provided and compliance with regulatory requirements. Reports results assessment and improvement processes to the appropriate administrative levels.

16. Performs other duties as assigned which support the mission and values of the organization

17. Willingly accepts assignments within scope of practice, skill set and level of competence.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must meet Department of Labor's MEDIUM duty standard (MEDIUM WORK- exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly).

2. Able to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for an 8-10 hour shift.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. May be scheduled to work various shifts based on departmental and patient needs. May be required to travel between facilities/buildings.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to appropriately organize and prioritize work assignments. Ability to perform a variety of work assignments in an accurate manner, works independently, and demonstrates good communications skill

2. Use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse. Answer telephones and transcribe messages. Communicate verbally, written and electronically with healthcare personnel, families and patients.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.