Nurse Practitioner | Medical Oncology | Beacon Medical Group at Beacon Health Systems in South Bend, Indiana

Job Description:

• JOB SUMMARY
  
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    Reports to a Director for administrative supervision and the Practice Site Physician or designee for clinical supervision. Is responsible for the coordination and delivery of primary care, as specified by the appropriate certifying agency, to BMG patients at designated work sites. Provides clinical and administrative assistance to BMG programs, etc. Works collaboratively in the education of nursing students, medical residents, and other pre-professionals.

    Focus:
    

    
    
    
    
    • Adheres to the Keys to Success - Understands and applies the Mission, Vision and Values of COM.
    
    
    • Recognition of the external customer needs in decision making: Patient, Client and Insurance.
    
    
    • Promotes and provides quality medical care.
    
    
    • Professionalism.
    
    
    
    
    
    
  
  


• MISSION & VISION
  
  • Mission: To enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of the communities we serve as the community's provider of outstanding quality, superior value and comprehensive health care services.

    Vision: Our vision is to achieve:
    

    
    
    
    
    • Innovative health care and well-being services of the highest quality at the greatest value
      
      
    
    
    • Easy access and convenience
      
      
    
    
    • Outstanding patient experiences
      
      
    
    
    • Ongoing education involving physicians, patients and the community
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  


• JOB SPECIFICATIONS
  
  
  
  • Education and Experience
    
    • The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. A valid and current RN license in the state of Indiana is required. The successful completion of a nurse practitioner program with applicable national certification is required. Two years of clinical nursing experience in practice area and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner six month internship for new graduates or comparable experience is required. Master's of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred. Attainment of prescriptive authority or successful completion of applicable course work and pass state board exam to obtain prescriptive authority within six months of hire date. Bilingual speaking and/or writing skills are a plus.
      
      
    
    
  
  
  • Knowledge & Skills
    
    
    
    • Requires a thorough knowledge of practice standards and policies and procedures of BMG and the appropriate professional organization.
      
      
    
    
    • Requires a high level of analytical skills necessary to assess the patient and participate in follow-up care planning.
      
      
    
    
    • Demonstrates interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patient(s), family of patient(s), physicians, other professionals and paraprofessionals.
      
      
    
    
    • Demonstrates high level of communication skills, both oral and written, necessary for effective communication with patient/family, physicians, and referral sources.
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Working Conditions
    
    
    
    • Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e. to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs, lift up to 50 pounds, to position/lift patients at a maximum of 35 pounds without assistance, provide CPR, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position.
      
      
    
    
    • Consequence of errors in performance may result in patient injury or death.
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Physical Demands
    
    • Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e. to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs, lift up to 50 pounds, to position/lift patients at a maximum of 35 pounds without assistance, provide CPR, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position.