Job Summary
Under direction of the Physician, the Oncology Nurse Practitioner performs a variety of tasks at St. Croix Cancer Center. In addition to being the trusted patient care partner of the Physician, there is also daily need for coordinating the delivery of oncology treatments, often in intensive care conditions, to assigned patients in a medical oncology facility, ensuring adherence to St. Croix Cancer Center policies, procedures, standards, and practices. The incumbent must work collaboratively with all Clinical services staff in support of direct patient services, exhibiting flexibility and a “can do” attitude. Patient services are the key priority in this position. The incumbent must exemplify the core values and mission of the practice, always exercising utmost discretion, diplomacy and tact in patient/staff interactions.
Essential Functions
- Mixes and administers chemotherapy.
- Provides direct care for specified patients, including appropriate supportive care and administration of chemotherapy, blood components, fluid and electrolyte replacements, and other oncology treatments as prescribed.
- Performs assessments and triage of patient care needs for new and ongoing patients.
- Provides education to patients, families, and significant others; acts as an information resource to students, health care professionals, patients, and the public.
- Provides family support as required, including applicable referrals and bereavement counseling.
- Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
- May train and guide other nursing and support staff engaged in clinical activities; may participate in research and related activities.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
- Knowledge of oncology treatment procedures, facilities and equipment.
- Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
- Ability to perform nursing assessments and patient triage.
- Knowledge of supportive care principles and techniques for oncology patients.
- Ability to educate patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment.
- Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
- Knowledge of the nature and treatments of oncological diseases and of reactions and side effects of related therapy methods.
- Patient assessment and referral skills.
- Knowledge of bereavement counseling techniques.
- Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Associate's degree in Nursing; at least 2 years of experience that can be demonstrated to be applicable to the duties listed in the job description. OR Bachelor's degree in Nursing; US Virgin Islands Licensed Registered Nurse.
- Prior experience in oncology required.
Minimum Competencies
Quality/Compliance. Achieving a standard of excellence with our work processes and outcomes, honoring St. Croix Cancer Center policies and all regulatory requirements.
Customer focus. Striving for high customer satisfaction, going out of our way to be helpful and pleasant, making it as easy as possible on the customers.
Communication. Balancing listening and talking, speaking and writing clearly and accurately, influencing others, keeping others informed.
Collegiality. Being helpful, respectful, approachable, and team oriented, building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Initiative. Taking ownership of our work, doing what is needed without being asked, and following through.
Efficiency. Planning ahead, managing time well, being on time, being cost conscious, and thinking of better ways to do things.
Coachability. Being receptive to feedback, willing to learn, and embracing continuous improvement.
Work Environment
Supervision Work performed under light supervision with only occasional general supervisory review; employee plays a fairly large role in setting objectives and organizing work.
Complexity of job Work consists of somewhat complex tasks with several choices as to what procedure will be followed. Requires the use of moderate judgement in applying policies and adapting standards based on facts and conditions.
Working environment Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.
Physical demand Position requires light physical activity.
Customer interaction Requires moderate interpersonal and communication skills to ensure that customer requests or needs are met. Acknowledges and clarifies customer inquiries, requests, or complaints to ensure that needs are identified, documented, and addressed.
Internal contacts Some contact with others, including customers and employees outside of your immediate work area. Purpose of contacts is to provide explanation or interpretation of information. May handle confidential information and some complex matters requiring thought and judgment.
Supervision of others No responsibility for supervising others. |
$10,000/month, short contract 4-5 week positions for NP aboard Maritime ship. Position includes Stateroom and all meals.
Maritime Academy has openings for Family Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to work on our training ship cruises this summer between late April and late July 2017. The ship will be traveling from Vallejo to El Salvador, Maui, Oahu, and Seattle.
The positions are about 4-5 weeks each, although 8-9 weeks positions are a possibility if preferred. The Training Ship Golden Bear (TSGB) summer cruises serve as a seagoing training and educational experience for the students at Cal Maritime and several other maritime academies as part of their preparation for entering maritime related careers.
Cruise 1 starts in Vallejo on 4/19/17 with ports in Sacramento, El Salvador, Maui, Oahu, and Seattle prior to returning to Vallejo on 6/21/17.
The open position of Cruise 2 starts in Vallejo on 6/21/17 with ports in El Salvador and ends in Maui on 7/22.
The sick bay team consists of a physician, an FNP or PA, and a counselor. Having previous ER or urgent care experience and an enjoyment of life at sea are both beneficial.
Nurse Practitioner -
Required Education: Academic degree or certificate from an approved college or university-based Nurse Practitioner program or equivalent training and experience as outlined by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) (academic degree or certificate preferred). Incumbents must be clinically competent in a medical specialty applicable to their position and possess sufficient experience to independently perform the duties of a Nurse Practitioner within that specialty.
Required License and Certifications: Possess and maintain a valid California license as a Registered Nurse and a BRN certificate evidencing that the individual is qualified to use the title of Nurse Practitioner, as required by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Incumbents must also must possess and maintain a valid BRN Furnishing Certificate and a valid DEA number and certificate. ACLS required.
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Duties for the position include a scheduled workday of approx. 8am-5pm, and occasional after hours care for treatment of injuries or illness. The physician and NP/PA staff the sick bay and provide basic medical care for a crew of approximately 350 students, staff, and faculty. Other duties include routine student physicals.
There is usually ample time for reading and using the ship's gym. Time in port is split on and off duty with the physician. A private stateroom and meals are provided. Airfare to and from the departure and arrival ports is provided as needed. As this is a training ship for maritime academy students, lodging is available for the medical staff only.
Cruise and Background Check Requirements -
A pre-cruise physical exam and drug screen is required to participate on the training cruise.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
If you have the qualifications and interest in working during the available dates or any questions, please respond via craigslist or via the Cal Maritime HR website https://www.csum.edu/web/hr/sel
For information on the Training Ship Golden Bear visit:
https://www.csum.edu/web/about/tsgb |
