NP/PA MEDICAL HIGH RISK BREAST

General Purpose of Job:

Responsible for the provision of clinical care and patient education for High Risk Cancer Clinic under the clinical guidance and supervision of the physician. The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner works independently in performing daily responsibilities as appropriate under their license and within their scope of practice.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Under the direct supervision of the physician, deliver professional services to High-Risk and Cancer Survivor patients within limits of knowledge, experience, and scope of practice under the licensure of the profession.
• Develop and implement high-risk cancer assessment and management protocols, aligned with national standards
• Diagnose and treat patients, which may include obtaining a history and performing a physical examination, conducting a comprehensive risk assessment, ordering appropriate laboratory or radiologic studies, and prescribing treatment as indicated.
• Provide education to patients, families, and colleagues appropriate to role
• Collaborate with the health care team, including the patient and family, by providing high-quality, evidenced-based care appropriate to the clinical setting.
• Oncology outreach: when assigned, provides professional services at outreach locations as needed
• Supports and participates in research activities, quality of care initiatives, and educational programs as assigned; initiates and pursues self-development activities related to the service; promotes understanding of research findings for staff, students, and peers
• Serves as a role model for consistent demonstration of Sparrow's Behavioral Standards of Performance (ICARE)
• Demonstrates knowledge and respects patient, service provider, organizational confidentiality through consistent adherence to HIPPA Security and Privacy procedures and protocols