Advanced Practice Provider - Hematology/Oncology

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Oncology Associates in Norfolk and Virginia Beach is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our oncology care team, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced outpatient setting. You will assess and manage oncology patients, initiate interventions, document responses, prescribe therapies per protocol, and educate patients and families.

You will collaborate with physicians, participate in staff education, and travel between multiple practice

Qualifications

• MSN with NP program completion or PA program completion.
• Two years of hematology/oncology experience preferred.
• RN license and NP PA certification in practicing state.
• Current CPR certification.
• Willingness to travel to multiple practice locations.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for oncology patients in outpatient settings.
• Initiate and document appropriate interventions.
• Evaluate and record patient and family responses per protocol.
• Prescribe therapies per protocol/physician consultation.
• Educate patients and families on treatment and care.
• Promote and provide staff education.
• Serve as liaison between inpatient, skilled nursing, and home settings.
• Incorporate evidence-based research into clinical practice.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Oncology experience

CPR certified

Education

MSN (Nurse Practitioner program) or PA program

Job description

Overview

Virginia Oncology Associates, the largest group of medical professionals in Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina devoted exclusively to cancer care and blood disorders, has an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support our offices located in Norfolk and Virginia Beach.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for oncology patients in an outpatient setting


• Initiate and document appropriate interventions


• Evaluate and record patient and family response within practice protocol


• Prescribes drug therapies per protocol/physician consultation


• Assess patient and family needs and provides education


• Promotes/provides staff education


• Serve as a liaison between inpatient, skilled nursing, and home setting


• Incorporates evidence-based research into clinical practice

Qualifications

• Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited program for nursing education and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program or successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program


• Two years of post Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant hematology/oncology experience ispreferred


• Experience and knowledge in the management of the physiological and psychological effects of cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment


• RN State License and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state, along with current state certification of Nurse Practitioner or current state license as a Physician Assistant


• Current CPR certification required


• Must be willing to travel to the various practice locations

Physical Demands

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires the ability to bend, stoop, twist; assist patients in moving; assist patients in arising from exam table or bed; push wheelchair patients; assist patients in arising from and returning to wheelchair. 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

Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.