The advanced practice provider (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) within the ambulatory setting works in collaboration with, and is an integral member of, a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP provides expedited access (same day/ next day) to newly diagnosed cancer patients or patients with abnormal laboratory or radiology results suggestive of a malignancy. The APP must accommodate patient requests for same or next day appointments which will be offered as telemedicine visits M-F 8am-8pm and Saturday 8-12pm. The APP telemedicine visit will serve as a bridge to the appropriate oncology specialist, obtain prior diagnostic studies, and order additional studies to prepare them for their visit with the oncology specialist. In addition to maintaining close follow-up with the patient, she/he/they will work closely with the oncology teams to coordinate additional diagnostic studies and clinic appointments to assure a smooth and positive experience for the patient with a new cancer diagnosis or an undiagnosed finding needing further evaluation.

Assessment amp; Management

• Performs complete history amp; physicals and documents in the medical record.
• Orders and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated.
• Assesses for risks associated with the care of the acute and complex chronically ill patients including: medication side effects, immobility, impaired nutrition, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, immunocompetence and triages them accordingly for appropriate diagnostic procedures and medical interventions.

Diagnosis

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care team in making diagnoses of acute and complex chronic conditions.
• Manages diagnostic tests through ordering, interpretation, performance, and supervision.
• Formulates differential diagnoses by priority.
• Diagnoses complications and orders appropriate interventions

Formulates Plan of Care

• Identifies expected outcomes from diagnosis, and formulates and documents a plan of care to address complex acute and chronic health care needs.
• Utilizes evidenced based practice guidelines and protocols in an individualized, dynamic plan of care that can be applied across the continuum.
• Implements and modifies plan of care.
• Prescribes diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions.
• May perform advanced procedures consistent with privileges and competency validation.

Documentation

• Documents/dictates key components of patient#39;s history, physical examination and plan of care via a New Patient Ambulatory Note and Follow up Ambulatory Progress (Hamp;P) physical examination, allergies, medication list, past medical history, family history, plan of care, problem lists, etc.) , documentation is timely, meets ambulatory care compliance standards and captures patient acuity.

Communication and Collaboration

• Maintains ongoing communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary oncology care team.
• Facilitates and communicates with patient, family and staff to promote continuity of care across the inpatient and outpatient continuum of care.

Professional Practice

• Demonstrates Professional Practice behaviors including: preceptor/mentoring, education and instruction of graduate students.
• Seeks opportunities for active engagement in research and the analysis of evidenced based practice.
• Actively participates in Advance Practice Grand Rounds and specialty specific meetings.
• Maintains CEUs, and membership in a professional organization.

• Masterrsquo;s Degree
• National Board Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• BLS certification
• 3-5 years of oncology experience is preferred

Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.

Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.

Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnetreg;-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.

Jeffersonrsquo;s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.

• OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
• OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
• OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold amp; Think Differently and Do the Right Thing

As an employer, Jeffersonmaintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.