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Vanderbilt Health

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Advanced Practice Fellowship (CPNP-AC/PA)

Vanderbilt Health, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247

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Overview

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Advanced Practice Fellowship

Job Summary

The Advanced Practice Fellow works in collaboration with and is an integral member of a interdisciplinary health care team. The Advanced Practice Fellow should have a basic foundation in evidence-based practice and demonstrate adequate medical and nursing knowledge, clinical/technical competence, sound clinical judgment, professional communication skills, timely and compliant documentation. The Advanced Practice Fellow may function in a variety of inpatient and outpatient care settings throughout the fellowship to optimize learning experiences. Focused learning experiences will be provided that enable the Advanced Practice Fellow to develop and refine essential specialty specific clinical and critical thinking skills promoting top of license practice. Immersion into an environment of collaborative interdisciplinary care will assure cost effective, quality, patient centered care. Additionally, an expanded incorporation of evidenced-based practice into care and utilization of improvement processes will be demonstrated by completion of a specialty-relevant project.

Responsibilities

12 month pediatric Heme/Onc fellowship with consideration of full time position upon graduation from fellowship. Provides 75% clinical time with 25% protected time for learning and professional development Assessment of Health Status: performs and documents in the medical record a complete history and physical examination; orders and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques and diagnostic procedures where indicated; assesses risks associated with care including medication side effects, immobility, nutrition, fluid and electrolyte balance, immunocompetence, invasive interventions and diagnostic procedures; participates in daily huddles or rounds with the interdisciplinary team and collaborates in formulating and evaluating ongoing plan of care. Diagnosis: collaborates with the interdisciplinary health care team in making accurate and diagnoses of acute and complex chronic conditions; manages diagnostic tests; formulates differential diagnoses; diagnoses complications and identifies interventions. Plan of Care: identifies expected outcomes, formulates and documents a plan of care for acute, complex and chronic health care needs; utilizes evidence-based practice guidelines in an individualized plan of care. Implementation and Modification of Plan of Care: prescribes diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions (pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic, and surgical as needed); manages further diagnostic tests; may perform advanced procedures consistent with privileges and competency validation. Communication and Collaboration: maintains ongoing communication with the interdisciplinary team; facilitates communication with patient, family and staff to promote continuity of care. Documentation: documents key components of patient progress via daily progress notes, transfer and discharge summaries, and/or clinic notes; documentation is timely and meets compliance standards and accurately captures patient acuity/complexity. Professional Practice: provides preceptor/mentoring, education and instruction of students and nursing staff; seeks opportunities for active engagement in research and evidence-based practice; attends Grand Rounds, council meetings, faculty and unit meetings, and other education opportunities; maintains continuing education to maintain licensure and certification; actively participates in required professional development fellowship curriculum.

Our Nursing Philosophy

We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center's mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being. As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered:

Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options Dental and /or vision plan 403 (b) retirement plan Paid Time off (flex PTO) Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied) Short-Long term disability Subsidized backup childcare And many more...

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Core Accountabilities

Organizational Impact: Delivers job responsibilities that impact own job area/team with some guidance. Problem Solving/Complexity of work: Uses existing procedures, research and analysis to solve standard job related problems that may require some judgement. Breadth of Knowledge: Requires subject matter knowledge within a professional area to meet job requirements. Team Interaction: Individually contributes to project/work teams.

Core Capabilities

Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others; Builds and Maintains Relationships; Communicates Effectively. Delivering Excellent Services : Serves Others with Compassion; Solves Complex Problems; Offers Meaningful Advice and Support. Ensuring High Quality : Performs Excellent Work; Ensures Continuous Improvement; Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements. Managing Resources Effectively : Demonstrates Accountability; Stewards Organizational Resources; Makes Data Driven Decisions. Fostering Innovation : Generates New Ideas; Applies Technology; Adapts to Change.

Position Qualifications

Responsibilities: Certifications: Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level: Less than 1 year Education: Master\'s Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.

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