Gynecologic Oncology APP at PorterDenver, CO

Gynecologic Oncology App At Porter

Henry Porter recognized the value of holistic healthcare after receiving treatment at two Seventh-day Adventist Sanitariums. His experiences at these sanitariums changed his life and the face of healthcare in Denver forever.

The care he received left such an impact on him that he became committed to opening a similar facility in Denver, CO. Today, AdventHealth Porter along with its sister facilities, continues to apply the same philosophy of care in treating the mind, body, and spirit.

Founded in 1930, AdventHealth Porter has provided people throughout Denver and surrounding communities with compassionate, personalized healthcare. Today, AdventHealth Porter is a full-service, acute-care referral center specializing in joint replacement, spine surgery, organ transplant, behavioral health, cancer care, and innovative cardiac treatments.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.

Wellness is at the core of what we do, focusing on living a better life today and always. We want everyone to Feel Whole, and we see our work as a calling. This is how we make a difference. With our whole-person care, expertise and world-class resources we strive to provide an exceptional experience for all. With hospitals and facilities in over 9 states, our consistent approach to healthcare allows us to live our mission and ensure that our communities are living fuller, healthier lives.

General Summary:

This position is at our Gynecologic Oncology Clinic at Porter, CO

0-2 Years of experience $149,563 and 3 years of experience $164,194

Provides education and support for patients and staff involved in the care of patients. Demonstrates a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach in directing efforts toward the attainment of desired patient outcomes in a cost-effective manner in area of specialty. Assumes personal accountability for organizational mission and core values. Expedite and coordinate patient evaluation and care.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• 75% inpatient rounding/OR support (surgical assist certified strongly preferred) / 25% clinic support (postop eval and pre-chemo toxicity and clearance)
• Performs triage of patients on the floor, in ER, or calling from home and helps to coordinate appropriate response and attending/on-call physician involvement
• Prescribes pharmacologic agents and nonpharmacological therapies according to standard protocol
• Provides symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment and surgery
• Provides consultation to nursing, medical, case management and ancillary departments as requested for inpatients and outpatients
• Optimizes preop workflows and ensures patients prepared for surgery
• Coordinates with attending physicians to communicate results to patients (radiographic, laboratory, and pathologic) in a timely manner as well as coordinating requisite follow up as needed

Additional Duties & Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and analyzes patient progress and responses to disease and treatment, initiates therapeutic intervention, and determines clinical effectiveness of treatment plan, and alters the plan if necessary
• Educates patients and their families regarding examination findings, abnormal laboratory results, treatment plan, and appropriate follow-up and implications for health and recovery
• Develops/implements/evaluates appropriate materials to facilitate the education of patients/families
• Provides daily informal education to other members of the health care team to achieve desired outcomes
• Provides formal education to staff at least quarterly in varying formats
• Develops, coordinates &/or participates in community education program
• Defines, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of oncology programs in conjunction with participating physicians and staff
• Assists physicians/NPs in developing and revising clinical practice guidelines
• Collects and analyzes data regarding treatment process, patient outcome, cost and patient assessment of the quality of care
• Determines eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials based on findings
• Presents outcomes to staff, physicians, and administration in varying formats
• Incorporates current standard of care and evidence-based guidelines into daily practice
• Represents clinical nursing leadership on departments and/or hospital committees/projects in area of specialty

Education and Experience Required:

• Masters degree in nursing as Nurse Practitioner, from a nationally accredited postgraduate certificate program. Must be a graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing.
• Masters Degree (Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program)
• Certification by N.C.P.P.A
• Experience in Gynecologic Oncology Preferred
• NEW GRADs accepted

Licensure, Certification or Registration Required:

• PA Active state Physician Assistant License
• APN - Registered Nurse Practitioner Licensure for; and listed on the state Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)
• Board certified as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, in applicable population foci and/or subspecialty.
• Active RN License
• Active BLS
• Active ACLS
• RXN / RXN-P -Have Prescriptive Authority (RXN) or have Provisional Prescriptive Authority (RXN-P), if applicable for role with associated articulated plan.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Category: Physician Services

Organization: AdventHealth Porter

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25033915

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.