Part-time Screening Services Certified Nurse

LIFECARE ALLIANCE CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES

POSITION TITLE: Screening Services Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP)

REPORTS TO: Clinic Director

POSITION SUMMARY

The CNP provides clinical, consultive and administrative support to improve patient outcomes. Work performed in this position is complex and requires a significant amount of independence, flexibility, attention to details and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Clinical services are guided by a Standard Care Arrangement (SCA) between the CNP and a designated collaborating physician. The SCA shall be reviewed and signed by the CNP and collaborating physician every two years (see attachment).

Clinical services are provided in conjunction with other health team members including mammography technicians, volunteers, interpreters, and other support staff. Clinical services focus on cancer risk assessments, cancer screening exams, health teaching, care coordination and referrals to other health care providers as indicated. Additional services may include diagnosis and treatment of selected minor acute and chronic stable health conditions. Services may be provided offsite in a variety of public and private settings including worksite and other community settings.

Consultant services may include providing medical guidance for managing selected problems for other LifeCare Alliance programs. This may include pre-employment physicals, immunization protocols and reviewing camp physical exams.

Administrative services include program planning to improve or expand clinical services, developing or updating medical forms and assisting in establishing Columbus Cancer Clinic goals and objectives.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performing physical exams and cancer screening tests following established cancer screening guidelines

Diagnosing and treating selected common health problems within the CNP scope of practice

Consulting with the collaborating physician for management of problems beyond the CNP scope of practice

Patient referrals and care coordination

Documenting patient encounters and phone calls in the clinic's electronic medical record

Assessing and evaluating patient outcomes

Other duties as assigned. This includes serving on agency committees, maintaining local and national affiliations and memberships, helping cover agency phone during staff shortages, attending clinic staff meetings and mandatory LifeCare meetings, assisting with conducting clinic tours and assisting with clinic events as requested. WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed at both the clinic location and in various locations throughout Franklin and the contiguous counties. Working hours are generally between 8am and 4:30pm Monday through Friday but may include evening hours and weekend days and or nights.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Current Ohio APRN license

2 years of APRN experience in area of certification

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult Nurse Practitioner

Proficient with Microsoft Office Products

Proficient with an electronic health record (HER)

Valid Ohio driver's license and vehicle available for Clinic use

Adequate auto insurance KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a wide variety of individuals and groups

Ability to interact effectively with clinic staff, clients, donors, board members, other agency staff, volunteers and the general public

Ability to work independently and in a variety of settings

Must have strong time management and organizational abilities

Must be able to do public speaking events

Must be able to develop and think creatively

Must have strong problem solving and decision making skills

Must possess strong ethical and professional standards

Must be knowledgeable in health care regulations and clinical care issues

Must have an understanding of Nursing, Oncology and clinical concepts/protocols.