Nurse Practitioner

Job Posting: Nurse Practitioner

Position: Nurse Practitioner
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM
Location: Bethesda, Maryland 20817
Pay: $140,000 - $150,000 annually

Position Summary:
Assist physicians in the care and teaching of patients.

Key Performance Areas:

• Assess the physical and psychosocial status of patients through interviews, health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic studies.
• Write prescriptions for medications, blood products, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with practice protocols.
• Determine patient eligibility for entry into clinical trials based on findings.
• Interpret and evaluate findings from studies/tests.
• Relay appropriate patient care information to the collaborating physician.
• Administer therapeutic measures and obtain specimens as prescribed.
• Dictate follow-up letters to referring physicians summarizing treatment, response, and plans.
• Document patient histories, admissions, progress notes, and discharge notes promptly.
• Assist in managing family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care.
• Participate in daily multi-disciplinary rounds for assigned patients to ensure quality care.
• Provide on-call coverage and perform hospital rounds as needed.
• Triage patients to determine the urgency of physician evaluation.
• Accurately document and report care using appropriate forms and records.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and remain flexible in the changing healthcare environment.
• Assist staff in times of crisis or emergency.
• Meet with the public to efficiently market and promote cancer treatment.
• Determine work priorities, assign tasks, and ensure proper completion of assignments.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient and employee information as required by HIPAA regulations.
• Assist in training new employees on related job duties.
• Work at any company location as directed by the collaborating physician to meet business needs.

Expectations for All Employees:

Support the organization's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, personalization, commitment to the community, accountability, and ownership.