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Thompson Oncology Group (TOG) is seeking an Oncology Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive cancer care to patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings, managing a dynamic daily clinic with diverse patient needs ranging from primary care to complex chemotherapy side effect management.

Requirements

• Must have and maintain certification by American Nurses Association or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as an Adult, Family or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
• Must meet State of Tennessee requirements as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Certification in Oncology by the Oncology Nurses Society preferred.
• Oncology or surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triage telephone calls from patients, physicians, hospitals, and home health and hospice agencies requiring medical intervention, collaborating with physician(s) as necessary.
• Performs evaluation and treats acute patient problems, including but not limited to oncologic emergencies, chemotherapy related side effects, and complications from cancer diagnoses.
• Performs history, physical examination, analyzes data for appropriate diagnosis and treatment, initiates plans of care for inpatient and office consults in collaboration with the physician, and follows previously established plans of care for both oncology and hematology patients in both the outpatient and inpatient setting.
• Provides routine follow-up examinations and makes recommendations for adjustments to plans of care, as appropriate.
• Provides pre-treatment chemotherapy education to patients and their families in the office setting.
• Assists with preparation, administration, and supervision of chemotherapy as staff and physician coverage may require.
• First responder to infusion related emergencies or reactions in the on-site infusion center.

Other

• As a member of the TOG provider team, the ONP will follow established treatment protocols in their practice.
• The ONP will be a primary representative of the TOG provider team in the community and amongst our referring partners and will be expected to display professionalism, communicate clearly, and be an excellent collaborator in support of patients.
• Identifies health hazards in the patient’s environment, as well as patient risk factors. Identifies and considers the cultural patterns, economic status and patient resources in plan of care. Collaborates with social services, nurse navigation, and dietary services to provide holistic patient care.
• Provides education to office staff as needed.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.