Outpatient Oncology NP/PA: Impactful Care Leader

Covenant Health; Hours; On-site; EUR 84,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health Oncology Group is seeking an Oncology Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to deliver comprehensive cancer care in outpatient and inpatient settings, collaborating with physicians and the TOG team to manage treatment plans and coordinate care. This full-time role requires TN NP licensure with ANCC or AANP certification; Oncology certification is preferred.

Weekend call four times a year with hospital rounds, and a strong emphasis on communication, patient education, and

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain certification by American Nurses Association or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as an Adult, Family or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
• Must meet State of Tennessee requirements as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Certification in Oncology by the Oncology Nurses Society preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triage telephone calls from patients, physicians, hospitals, and home health/hospice requiring medical intervention, collaborating with physicians as necessary.
• Performs evaluation and treats acute patient problems, including oncologic emergencies and chemotherapy side effects.
• Consults with physician and other medical specialties as necessary; adjusts processes as indicated.
• Performs history, physical examination, and plans of care in collaboration with the physician for oncology and hematology patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Provides first call coverage and supports hospital rounds as required.

Job description

Covenant Health Oncology Group is seeking an Oncology Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to deliver comprehensive cancer care in outpatient and inpatient settings, collaborating with physicians and the TOG team to manage treatment plans and coordinate care. This full-time role requires TN NP licensure with ANCC or AANP certification; Oncology certification is preferred.

Weekend call four times a year with hospital rounds, and a strong emphasis on communication, patient education, and