Make a meaningful difference in the lives of cancer patients every day.
Our Radiation Oncology team is seeking a compassionate and skilled Physician Nurse who is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care, providing clinical expertise, and supporting patients throughout their treatment journey. If you are passionate about combining advanced oncology care with empathy and patient-centered service, we invite you to join our collaborative and mission-driven team.
Highlands Oncology began in 1996 with three physicians and a desire to change the face of oncology care in our community. Dr. Malcolm Hayward, Dr. Dan Bradford, and Dr. Thad Beck knew that patients do better at home, in the community where they live and work, and where their support system is already in place. In furthering that goal, Highlands has grown with the region from a single location 26 years ago, to 6 locations in Northwest and Northcentral Arkansas today employing more than 800 diverse team members.
As Northwest Arkansas continues to grow, so must the services and providers available in the region. Highlands Oncology is committed to remaining on the cutting edge to ensure our community has access to the very best cancer care. What we have is something quite unique right here in our own backyard with a caring multidisciplinary team focused on treating patients like family.
Job Summary: Under the general direction of the physician or provider, the Physician Nurse assists with the overall care of patients, while practicing within the professional boundaries established by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing and Highlands policies.
Supervisory Responsibilities: May be required to assist and oversee medical assistants in the delivery of patient care. May be required to assist nursing students or nursing staff from outside departments.
Job Duties / Responsibilities:
- Direct comprehensive communication with patients initiated from time of new patient consult.
- Demonstrate strong clinical skills with physical exams, patient assessments, ability to obtain pertinent history and patient information, and clearly communicate the findings to the physician or provider.
- Able to compile a complete accurate note in Onco EMR with collaboration of physician or provider and learn ARIA to find treatment information. Content of note includes diagnosis, staging, chief complaint, history and physical, performance status, impression, and plan.
- Assists the physician or provider as directed with EMR entry of accurate orders, including, and not limited to lab, imaging, simulations, outside referrals, etc.
- Has the ability to make independent nursing judgments, including triaging and resolving patient issues and concerns such as symptom management, while collaborating with physician or providers, as needed.
- Will have extensive contact with patients and families and will collaborate with the physician and other healthcare members to carry out the patient’s treatment plan.
- Provides new patient education and training, ensures completion of appropriate documentation, and issues supportive care medications.
- Will assist with procedures such as stereotactic radiosurgery or HDRs.
- Review medical records for new patients and assist with acquisition of any pertinent records from the appropriate facility.
- Ensure billing is completed through the EMR. Enter appropriate diagnostic codes per physician guidance.
- Has a good understanding of oncology diagnoses, radiation therapy, radiation side effects, and is able to instruct/educate patients and families in these areas.
- Will establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, internal/external medical staff, and the public. Communicate with team members in an appropriate and professional manner.
- Required to attentively respond to clinic staff and patient care needs.
