Nurse Practitioner NP / Physician Assistant PA - Adult Inpatient Hem/Onc at University of Minnesota Medical Center (University of Minnesota Physicians)
Location: Minneapolis Minnesota
Description: Fairview Health Services is employing Nurse Practitioner NP / Physician Assistant PA - Adult Inpatient Hem/Onc at University of Minnesota Medical Center (University of Minnesota Physicians) right now, this career will be placed in Minnesota. For complete informatio! ns about this career opportunity please read the description below. University of Minnesota Physicians seeks 1 board eligible/board certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the growing Hematology, Oncology, and Transplant Division of the University of Minnesota. The Certified NP/PA works in collaboration with physicians, nurses and administrative staff to provide comprehensive health care and plan of care to adult hematology and oncology patients in the inpatient setting of the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview.
In this role, the NP/PA will:
Engage in comprehensive diagnosis and management of complex heme-onc patients in all spectrums of care including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, and supportive care.
Participate in daily rounding and complete comprehensive histories and physicals of hematology-oncology patients.
Collaborate with attending physicians, consultants and members of the multid! isciplinary team.
Responsible for admissions, dischar! ges, initiating orders, and implementing diagnostic and treatment plans, including intravenous fluids, medications, and transfusions.
Perform minor procedures, including bone marrow aspiration and biospy, lumbar puncture, intrathecal chemotherapy administration and paracentesis.
Position Qualifications:
A qualified candidate will be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and formal Adult Practitioner training program or a graduate of an accredited Physician's Assistant program. Have a current MN RN license and be approved or eligible by the Minnesota Board of Nursing for prescription writing privileges or a current PA license with prescriptive authority through the MN Board of Medical Practice. Be certified through ANCC or eligible for ANCC national exam or through the NCCPA and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous inpatient, acute care management e! xperience is preferred.
Practice Information
As world-renowned leaders in cancer care, the specialists of University of Minnesota Physicians are dedicated to curing this disease in all of its forms. Our multidisciplinary teams offer patients exceptional expertise, backed by a full range of treatment options. University of Minnesota Physicians brings together a team of world-class cancer specialists to focus their expertise on each patient's needs. Our combined emphasis on clinical care, research, and education places us at the forefront of innovation in cancer care, with a shared vision to treat and prevent cancer. Patients who come to the Masonic Cancer Clinic at University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview will learn about all available treatment options for their situation. Our team of specialists is a trusted source, dedicated to providing non-biased, evidence-based information to each patient and family while supporting them in their treatment dec! isions.
Client Overview
University of Minnesota Physi! cians is a premier multi-specialty physician organization dedicated to providing quality patient-focused care. Our group medical practice is made up of physicians who are also faculty members at the University of Minnesota Medical School. The Medical School's research facilities and teaching resources combined with the clinical practice provide us the platform to specialize in breakthroughs.
Founded in 1997, we are an independent not-for-profit organization, governed by a board of directors. Today we number more than 700 physicians, 100 advance practice providers and over 1,000 health professionals and other staff, working across disciplines in primary care and specialty care areas.
Hospital Information
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview is the teaching hospital of the University of Minnesota Medical School and a 1,932- licensed bed facility. Located on two campuses, one on the east bank and the other on the west bank of the Mississi! ppi River near downtown Minneapolis. The medical center offers a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services from heart transplant surgery to cancer treatment and more. As one of the most respected academic medical centers in the nation, University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview, balances responsiveness to patients' needs with access to innovative treatments and technology, delivering superior health outcomes.
Volumes:
Average inpatient admissions (annually): 34,497
Average number of Emergency Department visits annually: 54,490
Average number of surgical cases annually: 23,395
Average number of deliveries annually: 2,334
Awards and Recognition:
Ranked the best hospital in the Twin Cities metro area and among the top hospitals in the country in eleven specialties, according to U.S. News & World Report "America's Best Hospitals," Rankings in 2012
More ! than seventy physicians from the University of Minnesota Medical Center! , Fairview were honored in over thirty specialties by Mpls and St. Paul Magazine "Top Doctor List of 2012." The physicians were singled out by their peers as the best health care providers in the Twin Cities.
Ranked among the nation's top academic medical center in quality of care, according to a University HealthSystem Consortium report.
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This career starts available on: Sun, 08 Sep 2013 12:46:17 GMT