Advanced Practice Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner - Hematology & Oncology

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Northeast Ohio Healthcare System seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner in Hematology & Oncology to provide high-quality patient care within the Medicine Service.

The role emphasizes health promotion, disease management, and evidence-based practice with a focus on leadership, collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and patient education.

Qualifications

• Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice.
• Develops and implements individualized plans of care to achieve optimal population health and disease management.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and other clinical data.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions in accordance with scope of practice and organizational policies.
• Provides patient and family education regarding disease processes, treatment plans, medications, and health promotion strategies.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice.
• Develops and implements individualized plans of care to achieve optimal population health and disease management.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and other clinical data.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions in accordance with scope of practice and organizational policies.
• Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services as appropriate.

Job description

Advanced Practice Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner - Hematology & Oncology

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Advanced Practice Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner - Hematology & Oncology. The Advanced Practice Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner will function within the Hematology & Oncology department of Medicine Service.

Key Responsibilities

The Advanced Practice Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner will function within the Hematology & Oncology department of Medicine Service. Major Duties include but are not limited to: Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice. Develops and implements individualized plans of care to achieve optimal population health and disease management.

Demonstrates leadership and collaborates effectively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Orders, interprets, and evaluates laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and other clinical data. Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions in accordance with scope of practice and organizational policies. Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services as appropriate.

Provides patient and family education regarding disease processes, treatment plans, medications, and health promotion strategies. Assesses patient outcomes and modifies treatment plans as necessary to optimize clinical outcomes. Participates in quality improvement initiatives and promotes evidence-based practice. Exemplifies the ICARE core values of Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Available (at supervisors discretion) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $95487 – $172334/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-20.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.