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Oncology Nurse Practitioner

Aya Locums, Minneapolis, MN, United States


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In need of a locum APP (NP or PA) surgical oncology candidate specializing in Hepatobiliary/Pancreatic- (HPB).

This would be M-F IP coverage.

The facility is widely recognized for its clinical expertise, care coordination, and compassionate approach to care. Some of the program s strengths include: • >50,000 cancer patients cared for annually, including 7,000 new cases each year. • in inpatient cancer surgery in the Twin Cities - a product of Allina s surgical oncology practice. • breast cancer program in the Twin Cities, caring for 1,400 newly diagnosed patients each year. • Over 20 oncology nurse navigators supporting patients and families throughout their cancer journeys. • 17 locations throughout Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.

Key Position Details:

- The role will provide independent outpatient care, ensuring that our patients receive the best possible treatment and support. This includes coordinating pre- and post-surgical care for our patients, collaborating closely with surgeons, and ensuring seamless communication. - This role also provides inpatient care. - Assisting in the OR when necessary, handling tasks such as patient prepping, assisting during surgical procedures, and closure. - Performing various procedures, including wound care and drain care/removal.

Job Description:

Provides help with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations as part of a Physician/Physician Assistant team in accordance with the designated specialty. Works in both inpatient and outpatient situations and can perform independently or as part of a treatment team. Serves as an educator, case manager, consultant to staff and multidisciplinary health care team.

Principle Responsibilities

- Provides clinical care for patients - Completes comprehensive patient assessments. - Determines diagnosis and treatment of illness. - Orders and interprets medical diagnostics in tandem with attending physician. - Prescribes medications, treatments, therapy and medical equipment. - Conducts patient education when working to manage chronic illness or wellness care. - Refers for specialty care when determined. - Consults with physician when patient needs outside of Physician Assistant scope of practice, diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear. - Participates in health care team - Promotes communication within the team and other interdisciplinary health care staff. - Acts as resource to members of the team. - Works with primary care team for program development. - Acts as liaison with outside agencies as needed. - Collaborates with hospital staff by consulting and rounding on patients if designated by the specialty. - Other duties as assigned.