Advanced Oncology NP/PA: Chemotherapy & Care Leadership

theMednet; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare seeks an Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to deliver advanced oncology care within our Healthcare & Medical Services department. You will collaborate with oncologists, manage chemotherapy/immunotherapy, educate patients and families, and participate in quality initiatives across inpatient, outpatient, and infusion settings.

You will perform comprehensive exams, order diagnostics, coordinate transitions of care, and contribute to evidence-based practice in an

Qualifications

• Current RN license and APRN/NP or PA-C license, as applicable
• National board certification as an NP (AANP/ANCC) or NCCPA for PA
• Oncology certification (AOCNP or equivalent) preferred
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• Eligible for licensure in Connecticut

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive oncology-focused histories and physical exams
• Manage and adjust chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive care regimens under collaborative agreements
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, and other diagnostic tests
• Provide symptom management and palliative/supportive care for oncology patients
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, and side-effect management
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and care conferences
• Coordinate transitions of care across inpatient, outpatient, and infusion settings
• Document care in the electronic health record accurately and timely
• Participate in quality improvement, clinical pathways, and evidence-based practice initiatives
• Precept or mentor staff and learners as appropriate
• Oncology patient assessment
• Chemotherapy management
• Immunotherapy management
• Symptom and pain management
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostics
• Electronic health records (EHR) documentation
• Care coordination and discharge planning
• Patient and family education
• Palliative and supportive care
• Clinical research or clinical trial awareness

Skills

Oncology care

Team collaboration

Patient education

EHR documentation

Education

Active APRN/NP or PA-C license

Board certification in oncology (AOCNP) or NCCPA

BLS and ACLS certifications

CT licensure eligibility

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Hartford HealthCare seeks an Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to deliver advanced oncology care within our Healthcare & Medical Services department. You will collaborate with oncologists, manage chemotherapy/immunotherapy, educate patients and families, and participate in quality initiatives across inpatient, outpatient, and infusion settings.

You will perform comprehensive exams, order diagnostics, coordinate transitions of care, and contribute to evidence-based practice in an