Medical Oncology/Infusion Clinic APP - ILH
Company: Inova
Location: Fairfax
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionCancer. Care. We Do Both. Inova Schar Cancer
Institute is a state-of-the-art cancer center in the Washington, DC
metro area designed to bring healing and hope to every patient.
Inova Schar gives patients unmatched logistical, clinical and
emotional support. Our team of nationally renowned doctors,
specialists, surgeons, genetic counselors, nurses and caregivers
are backed by the latest in drug discovery, clinical trials,
research and advanced treatments. Together, we are dedicated to
delivering the best quality cancer care, from diagnosis to
survivorship. The Medical Oncology Advance Practice Provider under
general supervision and in accordance with APP standardized
procedures/ protocol: Performs physical examinations and treats
common complications of cancer treatment, educates patients
regarding chemotherapy regimens, and monitors patient progress
throughout their cancer journey. Works in collaboration with other
health care team members, consulting and referring as appropriate,
but retains responsibility for ongoing clinical management of the
patient along with primary medical oncologist. Responsibilities
include: Ensures patient information, visit history, refer outs,
lab follow-up, phone calls, and consults are carefully and
completely documented in the electronic medical record. Conducts
in-depth interviews with patients and/or family, constructs
comprehensive medical histories, performs initial and periodic
physical examinations and explores patient's interpretation of
health needs. Identifies and treats patients' diseases. Directly
performs or orders appropriate diagnostic studies and interprets
finished results. Instructs and counsels patients and families
regarding preventive care, medical problems, psychological
problems, and use of prescribed treatments and drugs. Writes orders
to increase, decrease or change medication Identifies and records
pertinent progress of patients, updating and summarizing charts,
changing orders when appropriate and notifying the responsible
physician of changes in the patient's condition. Develops and
implements long and short range treatment plans. Manages acute
infusion reactions and provides general supervision of infusion
center. Minimum qualifications: Master's Degree Possession of
current certificate of completion from a Nurse
Practitioner/Physician Assistant program. Current and valid
Virginia licenses. Valid, or ability to obtain, DEA license Minimum
of 2 years Advance Practice Provider experience with prior Oncology
focus preferred
Keywords: Inova, Washington DC , Medical Oncology/Infusion Clinic APP - ILH, Healthcare , Fairfax, DC
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