Advanced Practice Provider - APRN or PA - Oncology

Kettering Health Network; South Dale (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health Network is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Oncology) to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered cancer care. You will assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans, while managing symptoms and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include educating patients and families, ensuring regulatory compliance, and contributing to quality and safety initiatives in alignment with Kettering Health's mission and B Safe program.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• RN license in Ohio; APRN license in Ohio; NP national certification (ANCC/AANP); DEA registration; BLS.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive oncology care, assess, diagnose, and plan treatment; manage symptoms.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families; ensure regulatory compliance and safety.

Skills

Advanced assessment

Care planning

Prescribing meds

Patient education

Communication

EHR proficiency

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Critical thinking

Infection control

HIPAA knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

Nursing MS/PhD

Nurse Practitioner certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Details

Medical Group l Kettering l Full Time l First Shift

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Oncology provides comprehensive, patient-centered care to individuals with cancer, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and symptom management. This role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes, supports patient and family education, and ensures compliance with regulatory and safety standards. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

Required Education:

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.

Required Work Experience:

• Clinical experience as a Registered Nurse
• completion of graduate-level clinical practicum in an advanced practice nursing program.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio. Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in the State of Ohio. National certification as a Nurse Practitioner in a relevant specialty area from a board-approved certifying organization (e.g., ANCC, AANP). Current DEA registration or ability to obtain prior to prescribing. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Skills:

• Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills
• ability to develop and implement individualized care plans
• proficiency in prescribing and managing medications within scope of practice
• strong patient education and counseling abilities
• effective verbal and written communication
• proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems
• ability to collaborate within interdisciplinary care teams
• critical thinking and evidence-based decision-making
• commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and infection control standards
• knowledge of HIPAA and regulatory requirements
• practice in accordance with state law and organizational policy.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education:

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or Ph.D. in Nursing.

Preferred Work Experience:

• Experience in oncology nursing or hematology/oncology care.

Preferred Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) certification. Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification from the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS).