Vail Health · 9 hours ago
Nurse Practitioner - Medical Oncology and Palliative Care
Edwards, Colorado, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$116K/yr - $141K/yr
2+ years expVail Health is the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system, providing exceptional care in a state-of-the-art facility. The Nurse Practitioner for the Shaw Cancer Center & the Shaw at Home program plays a significant role in patient care, treatment planning, and the development of palliative care services.
Health CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitOncologyTherapeuticsWellness
Responsibilities
Provide safe therapeutic care in holistic and systemic way to include the assessment and overall management of care for oncology and palliative care patients both in a clinic and home-based setting
Follows standards of care as outlined by Vail Health and Colorado Nurse Practice Act
Exercises independent judgement in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of medical processes and procedures
Communicates effectively and works collaboratively with others
Demonstrates respect for and understanding of other clinical disciplines and uses an integrated approach to achieve desired patient outcomes
Utilizes evidenced-based standards, guidelines, and protocols for care delivery
Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice
Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning
Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource, and mentor
Leadership skills demonstrated in decision making and problem solving
Patient care duties may include but is not limited to comprehensive physical assessment, clinical recommendations for symptom management, ordering and interpretation of laboratory results, goals of care discussions, advance care planning, education and research
Prescribes medications in accordance with state and federal guidelines, including controlled substances
Participates in Quality/Best Practice initiatives by utilizing standards and guidelines for cost-effective care delivery in order to continuously improve patient care and enhance outcomes
As an integral member of the Shaw Cancer Center team, collaborates routinely with both medical oncology and radiation oncology practices
Attends weekly chart rounds, routine staff meetings, Commission on Cancer (CoC) and other accreditation committees
Contributes to the ongoing development of the Shaw at Home program through the creation of policies, protocols, and guidelines
Contributes to data collection, entry, assessment, and reporting as needed
Participates in routine palliative care Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings for debriefing, clinical case review, and ongoing education
In conjunction with scheduler, maintains and manages patient scheduling, organization of daily schedule, to include prompt response to patient outreach by phone/email
Does so by maintaining responsible oversight of the balance of in-home visits, clinic visits, and administrative time
Completes accurate and timely documentation within Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Available for after-hour emergencies
Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values
Must be HIPAA compliant
Qualification
Required
Two years' experience as a nurse practitioner in a related area
Required graduation from an accredited nursing master's program
Ability to maintain a State of Colorado Nurse Practitioner license with prescriptive authority
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license
Valid Driver's license and ability to pass Vail Health's Department of Motor Vehicle Report criteria
Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or National Certification Corporation (NCC)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
Preferred
Two years of oncology experience
Palliative and/or Hospice experience
Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP)
Benefits
Competitive wages
Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
Housing programs
Childcare reimbursement
Medical
Dental
Vision
Tuition Assistance
Existing Student Loan Repayment
Specialty Certification Reimbursement
Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
Recreation discounts
Pet insurance
Company
Vail Health
Vail Health is a healthcare system that provides surgery, childbirth, physical therapy, endocrinology, emergency and cancer care services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Will Cook
President, CEO
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