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This individual is a clinically competent, certified advanced practitioner, who serves in the comprehensive care of the medical oncology and hematology patient throughout the continuum of care. Under the scope of an advanced practice clinician and approve privileges within Beebe Healthcare, the individual is expected to perform comprehensive patient assessments, follow-up care, diagnosis, side effect and infusion reaction management, survivorship care services, and patient education/counseling in collaboration with the medical oncology physicians. Follow(s) established advanced practice standards, procedures, and guidelines/protocols to give direction to patients, families, nursing and other staff when appropriate.

• Performs comprehensive assessments for new and established oncology and hematology patients.
• Management of complex oncology and hematology patients to include side effect management, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Demonstrates critical thinking, prioritization of duties, and time management skills based on patient assessment and interpretation of test results.
• Serves as the primary clinical support for the infusion center when assigned. Duties include management of infusion reactions, patient care needs presented by nursing and pharmacy, coverage of triage issues and assessments, and critical lab and radiology results.
• Formulate and implement survivorship care plans for all curable cancer patients.
• Identify and initiate referrals to palliative care.
• Collaborate with the palliative care team for management of patient's ongoing care.
• Communicates positively and effectively with patients, families, physicians and the multidisciplinary oncology team.
• Coordinates patient care with PCP and specialty providers when appropriate.
• Provides detailed education and counseling to patients and families regarding diagnosis, goals of therapy, expectations, and treatment related side effects and management.
• Develop a comprehensive plan of care in collaboration with the attending oncologist to include selection of appropriate pharmacologic agents, referrals, and end of life care.
• Inpatient oncology and hematology acute care coverage to include rapid assessment and treatment of acutely ill oncology/hematology patients.
• Collaborate with medical oncologist and inpatient disciplines to determine the most appropriate level of care.
• Assist in the admission and discharge of patients receiving inpatient chemotherapy in collaboration with the attending oncology physician.
• Administration of intrathecal chemotherapy in collaboration with interventional radiology.
• Provide after-hours call coverage as part of a rotating schedule to include phone triage, clinical decision-making, and urgent inpatient/outpatient concerns in conjunction with on-call oncologist.
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Previous experience in oncology as provider or nursing preferred.

Licensure/Certification

• Licensure as an advanced practice clinician (PA or NP) in the state of Delaware or ability to obtain with offer letter.
• DEA licensure or ability to obtain prior to credentialing.
• Current BLS certification per American Heart Associate guidelines.

Education/Experience

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Previous experience in oncology as provider or nursing preferred.

Licensure/Certification

• Licensure as an advanced practice clinician (PA or NP) in the state of Delaware or ability to obtain with offer letter.
• DEA licensure or ability to obtain prior to credentialing.
• Current BLS certification per American Heart Associate guidelines.

About Beebe Healthcare

Beebe Healthcare serves the Sussex County community with a medical center located in beautiful, historic Lewes, Delaware, and convenient outpatient locations throughout the county. Founded in 1916 by two physician brothers, Drs. James Beebe and Richard C. Beebe, the medical center in Lewes is a 210-licensed-bed, not-for-profit seaside community hospital. Beebe's specialized service lines include cardiac and vascular, surgical services, oncology, women's health, and orthopaedic services. Beebe offers an array of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and diagnostic services. Beebe's five satellite campuses offer imaging, physical rehabilitation, and lab services, as well as walk-in care centers. In addition, Beebe offers Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine and Diabetes Management & Medical Nutrition Therapy. With a mission to serve the community, Beebe also offers many free screenings and outreach programs through its Population Health Department; and advanced medical care for those who are recuperating at home through Beebe Home Care Services. Beebe is also training the next generation of nurses through the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing, located behind the Medical Cente...r in Lewes. Beebe's Medical Staff has grown tremendously since the early 1990s. Employed physicians through Beebe Medical Group and our affiliated physicians on Beebe's Medical Staff now serve patients from Milford to Millville in specialties including cardiac surgery, dermatology, endocrinology, family practice, gastroenterology, general surgery, internal medicine, pediatric neurology, and surgical oncology. Beebe is proud to offer quality care, close to home for the residents and visitors of Sussex County.

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