Advanced Practice Provider

US Oncology Inc.; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

BRCC in Blacksburg, VA seeks experienced Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants or Clinical Nurse Specialists to provide patient care in oncology/hematology settings. Under supervision or collaboration with practice physicians, you will assess patients, implement therapies, document care, and participate in education and research.

Eligible candidates have MSN and NP/PA/CNS credentials and BLS. Competitive pay scale and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• MSN from an accredited nursing program with NP, PA, or CNS preparation.
• Minimum 3 years of practicing NP/PA/CNS experience preferred.
• Current RN licensure and state NP/PA/CNS licensing where applicable; CPR/BLS.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients.
• Initiate and document interventions; evaluate and record responses and prescribe therapies as indicated.
• Perform procedures with minimal supervision.
• Assess patient/family needs and provide education.
• Promote wellness and refer to community resources.
• Incorporate evidence-based research into clinical practice.
• Complete patient charge capture and medical record documentation promptly.
• Possibly provide case management for patients and families.
• Mentor nursing staff and precept APP students when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical skills

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

MSN (Nurse Practitioner track)

NCCPA certification (PA)

MSN in Clinical Nurse Specialist track

Job description

Overview

Under supervision or in collaboration with practice physicians, involved in the care of individuals, families and patient groups who are dealing with cancer or other related diagnosis. This care may be in clinic or virtually, via telemedicine. Responsibilities may include duties related to prevention, screening, patient care, management, and research. May serve as direct caregiver, health care consultant, patient educator, administrator, or researcher. Ensures compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards and requirements. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

• -Assesses, plans,implements,and evaluates care for patients.
• -Initiates and documents appropriate interventions; evaluates and records patient/family responseandprescribes therapiesas indicated.
• -Performs procedureswith minimal supervision.
• -Assess patient/family needs and provides education.
• -Promotes wellness and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• -Oftenincorporates evidence-based research into clinical practice.
• -Solidknowledge of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements.
• -Completes patient chargecapture and medical record documentation in a timely fashion.
• -Likely to provide case management forpatientsand their families.
• -Sometimesservesasaresource for nursing staff by providing information being studied in clinical trials.
• -Mayprovide palliative care for the patient and their families as needed.
• -Maypromote/provide staff education
• -Responsibilities may include rounding at affiliatedhospitals, weekend or after-hour calls
• -May mentor newadvanced practice providers
• -May precept APP students
• -Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner

Mastersof Sciencein Nursing (MSN) fromanaccredited nursingschooland successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program.This position typically requiresaminimumof 3yearsofexperience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner, preferably inthe chosen specialty. RN state licensureand current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state. Current state licensure asaNurse Practitioner. AOCNP preferred.Currentbasic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required.

OR

Physician Assistant

Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program. Current NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) certification.This position typically requiresa minimum of3yearsofexperience as a practicing Physician Assistant, preferably inthe chosen specialty. Current state license as a Physician Assistant in practicing state. Currentbasic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required.

OR

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Mastersof Sciencein Nursing (MSN) from an accreditednursing schooland successful completion of a Clinical Nurse Specialistprogram. This position typically requiresaminimum of3years ofpracticing Clinical Nurse Specialist, preferably inthe chosen specialty.RN state licensureand current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.Current state licensure as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.AOCNSpreferred(if applicable).Currentbasic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

Pay Scale:

The general pay scale for this position at BRCC is $$90,148.21- $138,828.25. The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, etc.