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General Nurse Practitioner Job in Alexandria, Louisiana

Nurse Practitioner Salary-Specialty Oncology Hematology-Full Time

Company:CHRISTUS Health

Professions/Specialties:General Nurse Practitioner,NP - Oncology,General Physician Assistant,PA - Oncology,General Nurse Practitioner

Location:Alexandria, Louisiana, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

Job Description

Description

Summary:

Under the supervision of the Manager or Director Cancer Center, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) of Medical Oncology is an advance practice registered nurse with specialized education and clinical competency to provide health and medical care for diverse populations in a variety of primary, acute, and long-term care settings. The NP works in collaboration with and under the general supervision of a licensed physician. This position functions under the Regulatory Guidance provided by the State of Louisiana and within the Standards of Practice outlined by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. The Oncology NP has the responsibility and accountability for assessing patient/family health problems and resources, planning, implementing and evaluating the plan of care for the patients. Per the Departments Scope of Practice, this position requires providing services to oncology patients, in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individuals served. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. It is expected that the associate demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The associate shall support the CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of their Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

Requirements:

  • Minimum of a Master’s Degree with a concentration in the respective advanced practice nursing specialty which includes both didactic and clinical components, advanced knowledge in nursing theory, physical and psychosocial assessment, nursing interventions, and management of healthcare.
  • One-year recent experience preferred
  • Current Louisiana RN License
  • Current Louisiana NP license
  • Current BLS Card
  • Current ACLS Certification
  • Chemotherapy certification required within 3 months of hire date and maintains current chemotherapy certification
  • OCN Certification within 2 years of hire date

Work Schedule:

TBD

Work Type:

Full Time

Recuiter:

Richelle Howell

richelle.howell@christushealth.org

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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.

Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST

We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.

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