Nurse Practitioner Interventional Pulmonology

Overview

HonorHealth is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join the robust HonorHealth Thoracic Oncology Program. The growth in the Phoenix metro area has created significant community demand for additional expert interventional pulmonology (IP) care dedicated to the Thoracic Multi-Disciplinary Oncology team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in performing or assisting in procedures on pulmonary patients
• Prior work experience in ICU, OR, pulmonary or thoracic field is strongly preferred

The Interventional Pulmonology NP will work in a multi-disciplinary team model in partnership with IP physician in evaluating and managing subspecialty Interventional Pulmonology patients with lung nodules, pleural effusions and other pulmonary conditions with an interest in learning thoracic procedures such as thoracentesis and first assist for chest tube placement and OR cases as needed. The NP is also expected to work independently in medical decision making, care coordination of complex subspecialty patients, interpreting reports from diagnostic, pulmonary function testing, pathology, and other clinical studies within the scope of their training and responsibilities. Opportunities to perform minor unsupervised procedures in the office will be available. Patients will be a mix of inpatients and outpatient follow up clinics.

Highlights of the HonorHealth Interventional Pulmonology Position:

• Robust Thoracic Surgery and Oncology Multi-Disciplinary Teams
• Mix of procedures, inpatient care, and outpatient clinic
• 501(c)(3) non-profit status - Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• EPIC Electronic Health Record
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Sign on bonus up to $10,000

Looking to be part of something more meaningful? At HonorHealth, you’ll be part of a team, creating a multi-dimensional care experience for our patients. You’ll have opportunities to make a difference. From our Ambassador Movement to our robust training and development programs, you can select where and how you want to make an impact.

HonorHealth offers a diverse benefits portfolio for our full-time and part-time team members designed to help you and your family live your best lives. Visit honorhealth.com/benefits to learn more.

Join us. Let’s go beyond expectations and transform healthcare together.

HonorHealth is one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, serving a population of five million people in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The comprehensive network encompasses nine acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group with primary, specialty and urgent care services, a cancer care network, outpatient surgery centers, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, an accountable care organization, community services and more. With nearly 16,000 team members, 4,000 affiliated providers and close to 1,100 volunteers dedicated to providing high quality care, HonorHealth strives to go beyond the expectations of a traditional healthcare system to improve the health and well-being of communities across Arizona. Learn more at HonorHealth.com.

Responsibilities

Job Summary
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) works collaboratively with members of the healthcare team to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit. The practice of the NP emphasizes health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention and the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. The position is associated with a significant level of autonomy; therefore, the individual must be highly motivated and able to work independently. As an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), the NP will demonstrate leadership as a mentor, educator, researcher and provider. The NP adheres to and functions within the scope of practice defined by the Arizona Board of Nursing and the organization. Adherence to Nursing practices theory based nursing that is evidenced based utilizing a Shared Governance model for decision-making. Practice focuses on performance standards that act in accordance with the organization's initiatives.

• Practice focused on Patient/Family: direct care practice using a holistic perspective; therapeutic partnerships with patients; expert clinical thinking and skillful performance; reflective practice; evidence-based guided practice; diverse health and illness management approaches. As a provider, the NP performs/collaborates with physicians to perform history and physicals, order and interpret diagnostic studies, prescribe medications, consult ancillary departments and other specialists and provide a smooth transition between various levels of care, including discharge.
• Expert coaching and guidance of nursing staff, consultation with healthcare providers, research support and performance, clinical, professional and systems leadership, collaboration, and ethical decision making. As an educator, the NP promotes nursing staff development by serving as a resource for clinical skill development, critical thinking skills, discharge planning, and effective nurse-physician-client-family communication skills. As a mentor, the NP advances the role of staff nurses by promoting their direct involvement in decisions that guide patient-family centered care, while ensuring the standards of the profession and specialty are maintained. As a researcher and nursing practice expert, the NP independently and collaboratively conducts and supports research, evidence-based practice, and process improvement (e.g., safety and effectiveness) projects to enhance outcomes of care. The NP is a leader for incorporation of current research findings and other available evidence in practice.
• Reimbursement and business practice; marketing and contracting considerations; legal, regulatory and credentialing requirements; health policy issues; organizational structure and culture; outcome evaluation and performance improvement.

Qualifications

Education

Master's Degree MS, MN or MSN from a National League of Nursing (NLN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) - PRIOR TO START. Required
All staff who have direct responsibility for the care of stroke patients, please refer to the addendum for stroke specific education requirements - PRIOR TO START. Required

Experience

1 year as a Registered Nurse Required

Licenses and Certifications

Specialty board certification from approved national certifying agency; American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC); National Certification Corporation, or American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Upon Hire Required
NursingPC - Cert Nurse Practit Nurse Practitioner certification must be aligned with the Arizona Board of Nursing scope of practice for nurse practitioners. Upon Hire Required
Clinical Other\BCLS - Basic Life Support BCLS Certification Upon Hire Required
Clinical Other\DEA - Drug Enforcement Administration DEA License Upon Hire Required
NursingP - Nurse Practioner Valid Arizona Licensure With Prescriptive Authority Nurse Practitioner Upon Hire Required
Fingerprint Clearance Card - State Current Fingerprint Clearance card, or within seven (7) working days after employment shall apply and be eligible for a Fingerprint Clearance Card (Pediatric Behavioral Health Sites ONLY) Upon Hire Required