Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Optum NV is seeking an Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Optum Medical Partners is seeking an accomplished Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our Hematology & Oncology division located in Las Vegas, NV. This is an outstanding opportunity for a provider who wants to remain clinically active while helping to shape the future of cancer care in Southern Nevada.

The Oncology Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will function as a healthcare provider, who with physician oversight, will work in collaboration with a broad multidisciplinary health team. He/she will be responsible for providing comprehensive care in a primarily outpatient setting, demonstrating a high degree of clinical expertise working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses, both hematologic and oncologic. He/she will be responsible for assessment, understanding of diagnosis, treatment, co-management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs. The ideal Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant candidate will demonstrate an advanced level of medical/nursing clinical knowledge, will be proficient in communication, both with patients and families and within the practice and thrive in a setting based upon interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism and system-based practice.

The Oncology Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will provide care within his/her scope of practice as outlined by applicable state laws, licensing, regulations, institutional policy and practice agreements.

Primary Responsibilities:
Treating and managing patients with hematology and oncology diseases according to standard, usual and acceptable or customary methods and techniques in the outpatient and inpatient settings

Clinical Knowledge
Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation and epidemiology of medical conditions
Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problem
Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interprets the results
Utilizes critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data
Develops, implements, evaluates and adjusts the plan of care as needed
Co-manages general medical and surgical conditions based on knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities
Counsels and educates patients and families
Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record

Patient Care
Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease throughout the lifespan
Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team
Incorporates the patient and family in care planning and treatment across settings
Practice Based Learning and Clinical Improvement
Demonstrates insight into own strengths, limitations and knowledge deficits
Demonstrates initiative to meet identified learning needs using multiple resources
Actively participates in self-evaluation by seeking and utilizing guidance and constructive feedback in a professional manner
Continuously seeks opportunities for clinical advancement and knowledge and skill attainment
Knowledgeable of research opportunities to advance the care and treatment of patients with cancer

Communication and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Communicates and collaborates effectively with physicians, other health professionals and health related agencies
Works effectively with multidisciplinary team members
Provides understanding of diagnosis, treatment, therapy and management of patients according to current standards of care utilizing best practice recommendations
Professionalism
Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent and unanticipated adverse outcomes
Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice
Maintains effectiveness throughout changing circumstances. Is flexible, resilient and change oriented
Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees and workgroups as necessary

Systems Based Practice
Considers cost effectiveness and risk/benefit analysis when making decisions about patient care
Uses evidenced-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices
Participates in quality initiative/performance activities
Participates in development, evaluates and implements standards of care within area of specialization (policies, protocols, etc.)
Roles and responsibilities specific to area of clinical practice: Outpatient Specific Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessment of Hematology/Oncology patients with acute, chronic and/or potential health problems
Establish understanding of medical diagnoses
Oversee supportive care needs
Write specific orders within the limits of the practice agreement/scope of practice
Provide appropriate direction to clinic staff regarding patient care issues
Co-manage outpatient clinical practice and coverage for collaborating physicians
Maintain clinical documentation according to group practice
Educates patients and families on treatment plans, wellness care, and survivorship plans
Provide outpatient urgent call coverage

Inpatient Specific Responsibilities
Conducts comprehensive health history and physical assessment as part of initial inpatient consult
Participates in rounding and collaborates with attending or consulting team in order to adjust plans of care

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.