Physician Practice Nurse - GSPN Oncology Physician Services

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Clinical Support

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including symptom evaluation and toxicity monitoring.
• Provide triage services (in-person and via phone) and respond to urgent patient needs.
• Monitor labs, imaging results, and treatment response; escalate abnormalities appropriately.

Care Coordination

• Facilitate referrals (radiation, surgery, specialty consults, palliative care).
• Ensure timely scheduling of treatments, diagnostics, and follow-up visits.

Patient Education & Advocacy

• Educate patients and families about diagnosis, treatment plans, side effects, and symptom management.
• Provide guidance on medication adherence, nutrition, and lifestyle considerations.
• Offer emotional support and connect patients with resources (social work, financial counseling, support groups).
• Promote survivorship planning and care transition when appropriate.

Clinical Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ensure compliance with oncology standards (e.g., ONS guidelines, chemotherapy safety protocols).
• Support quality initiatives, audits, and regulatory compliance (e.g., accreditation requirements).

Quality & Safety

• Adhere to infection control, hazardous drug handling, and safety protocols.
• Contribute to performance improvement initiatives and patient safety efforts.
• Report adverse events, medication errors, and near misses per policy.