Nurse Practitioner-Surgical Oncology

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

1. Adopts a philosophy consistent with the Renown Health Purpose Statement and models “Standards of Conduct” concepts.
2. Effective communication skills – written and verbal.
3. Ability to establish positive working relations with Provider Staff.
4. Work efficiently and cooperatively in a multi-physician/provider office setting.
5. Work as part of a team toward clinic goals.
6. Maintains accurate, legible, and confidential records.
7. Actively participate in quality assurance, peer review programs, and health care outcome evaluations.
8. Direct nursing and/or medical assistant duties consistent with clinic protocols.
9. Ensures the highest quality of care requiring a code of ethical practice, evidence of continuing professional development, and maintenance of clinical skills.
10. Patient advocate through ethical and legal standards.
11. Combines the roles of provider, mentor, educator, researcher, manager, and consultant, as applicable
12. Interprets the role of the nurse practitioner to individuals, families, and other professionals.

*This list is not all inclusive.

Bibliography:

1. Code of Ethics for Nurses With Interpretive Statements, American Nurses Association Publication
2. Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Competencies in Specialty Areas: Adult, Family, Gerontological, Pediatric, and Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, April 2002.
3. Magnet Recognition Progress, Recognizing Excellence in Nursing Service - Healthcare Organization Instruction and Application Process Manual, American Nurses Association Credentialing Center; Washington, DC, 2002, pp. 134, 135, 127.
4. Nurse Practice Act, Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 632, NAC, Chapter 632. Nevada State Board of Nursing, September, 2002. Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, American Nurses Association Publication

This position does provide patient care.

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Education: Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. Master's prepared registered nurse (RN).
Experience: Two years minimum experience as an RN required. Six months clinical experience preferred as a Nurse Practitioner.
License(s): Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license with the State of Nevada, Controlled substance License to Prescribe issued by the State of Nevada, and Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the DEA, required.
Certification(s): Board Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or Board Certified as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNPC-AG) through the American Association of Critical Care Nurses or Board Certified as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board (AANPCB). required.First Assist Certificate required; if not certified at time of hire, certification must be obtained within first year of employment in position.Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required. Prefer American Heart Association (AHA) approved certification, but will accept online certification from American Red Cross Training Services, Advanced Medical Certification, or ACLS Certification Institute..