Advanced Practice Professional - Medical Oncology - Reynolds

WVU Medicine; Glen Dale (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UHA University Health Associates in Glen Dale, West Virginia, seeks Advanced Practice Professionals to provide comprehensive hematology/oncology care in infusion centers and ambulatory settings. The role includes patient evaluations, education, and coordinating discharge planning.

The position emphasizes collaboration with faculty and residents, adherence to protocols, and ongoing education for staff and trainees.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CCNE-accredited nursing program with a Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• National certification by a recognized APRN certifying center.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as RN and APRN in West Virginia.
• AHA BLS certification required; advanced life support training as department allows.
• Hematology/Oncology, acute care, or internal medicine experience preferred.
• Eligible new graduates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manages comprehensive and individualized care for patients and their families in the infusion center and ambulatory setting.
• Completes daily rounds; consults and pre-treatment evaluations in the infusion center as applicable.
• Participates in ambulatory clinics and inpatient care of patients.
• Documents comprehensive clinical evaluations and plans of care in the medical record.
• Facilitates discharge planning and follow-up as applicable.

Skills

Proficiency with computers

Strong communication skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

CCNE-accredited NP program

Licensure/eligibility as RN and APRN in WV

AHA BLS certification

Hematology/Oncology experience preferred

Eligible new graduates considered

Job description

Position Summary

The Advance Practice Professional (APP) is an individual with clinical and medical skills, specializing in the care of Hematology/Oncology (hem/onc) patients. The APP completes comprehensive patient health evaluations, including biological, social, and psychological assessments, considering co‑morbid conditions and overall disposition in collaboration with the appropriate clinical/faculty team. The APP assesses and coordinates the educational and psychosocial needs of patients and caretakers, develops and reviews the plan of care with the clinical team, participates in directing that care, and coordinates discharge planning or follow‑up as applicable. The APP participates in the education of residents and medical/nursing students and performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Minimum Qualifications – Nurse Practitioner

• Graduate of a CCNE‑accredited nursing program with a Master’s Degree in Nursing
• National certification by one of the recognized APRN certification centers
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia
• American Heart Association BLS certification required, with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department
• Hematology/Oncology, acute care, or internal medicine experience preferred
• Eligible new graduates will be considered

Preferred Qualifications – Nurse Practitioner

• OCN or AOCN certification preferred

Minimum Qualifications – Physician Assistant

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree as Physician Assistant required
• Graduate of an ARC‑PA approved Physician Assistant training program required
• Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants required
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the WV Board of Medicine or WV Board of Osteopathic Medicine
• American Heart Association BLS certification required, with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department
• Hematology/Oncology, acute care, or internal medicine experience preferred
• Eligible new graduates will be considered

Preferred Qualifications – Physician Assistant

• Master’s level degree as Physician Assistant preferred

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages comprehensive and individualized care for patients and their families in the infusion center and in the ambulatory setting
• Completes daily rounds; consults and/or conducts pre‑treatment or pre‑procedure evaluations in the infusion center as applicable
• Participates in ambulatory clinics and inpatient care of patients
• Completes integrated assessments and collaborative plans of care with hem/onc faculty or by following established clinical guidelines and protocols
• Orders additional tests or consults as deemed appropriate and performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests following established guidelines and scope of practice
• Consults and communicates with clinic and hospital staff regarding abnormal findings in patient evaluations
• Documents comprehensive clinical evaluations and findings in the medical record
• Facilitates patient discharge and/or follow‑up by ordering and coordinating appropriate services and tests prior to discharge
• Performs necessary procedures following established clinical guidelines, protocols and scope of practice
• Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care for hem/onc patients, including acute management, teaching, discharge planning, and necessary referrals
• Detects unstable or complex hem/onc patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention in the infusion center, clinic and/or hospital setting
• Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care
• Evaluates hem/onc patients and directs follow‑up procedures and tests in the ambulatory setting as applicable
• Assists in the collection of outcome measures and demonstrates critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning in clinical decision making
• Utilizes equipment safely and applies evidence‑based principles and research findings to care
• Provides teaching to nursing staff, hospital staff, students, patients, families and the community, employing appropriate learning theory and strategies
• Evaluates effectiveness of patient/family teaching and collaborates with nursing and clinical staff to complete education plans
• Maintains and updates own knowledge base throughout the year and completes all identified clinical competencies
• Serves as a resource person for staff caring for hem/onc patients and provides educational programs to professional and paraprofessional personnel
• Mentors nursing personnel at all levels of clinical practice and participates in community programs and distribution of literature as appropriate
• Communicates effectively with patients/families, physicians, and ancillary services to assure coordinated efficient patient care
• Documents the plan of care, interventions, and evaluations in a clear and concise manner for every patient visit in the medical record following approved policies and compliance standards
• Collaborates with other leaders and staff to achieve patient outcome‑based improvements in care
• Provides leadership in the development and implementation of changes in hem/onc practice that positively impact patient outcomes
• Participates and initiates interdisciplinary approaches to patient care, program development and education; serves as a professional role model
• Promotes and practices innovation in the expanded role in delivery of care to hem/onc patients and families across all settings
• Participates and provides leadership for committees and task forces, documents hours, and submits billing reports as appropriate
• Participates in the WVUH/UHA Performance Improvement Plan and applies information from performance improvement activities to change practice
• Reviews and interprets hem/onc data from patient registries, clinical and financial reports, length of stay, access to care, and cost per case reports to recommend or implement changes as necessary
• Participates in clinical trials and research studies with the Principal Investigator and assists faculty, administrators, and directors in collecting outcome measures
• Adheres to the established performance expectations for UHA employees in areas of People, Service, Performance Improvement, and Shared Values & Culture
• Other duties and projects as assigned
• Oversees and provides comprehensive and individualized care for evaluating and managing patients in the infusion center within practice scope
• Provides direct supervision of patients in the infusion center until the last patient receiving an infusion leaves the center

Physical Requirements

Heavy/Hard Work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning of patients, standing, walking, and carrying of patients, materials, and equipment weighing 40+ pounds.

Working Environment

• Working closely with others
• Protracted or irregular hours
• Working around biohazards
• Working around infectious diseases
• Working with or near the deceased
• Working with hands in water
• Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency with computers
• Strong communication skills

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Exempt/Non‑Exempt

Exempt

Shift

United States of America (Exempt)

Company

UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center

8065 UHA Cancer Medicine Hematology Oncology

Address

800 Wheeling Avenue, Glen Dale, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively "UHA") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. UHA strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All UHA employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.