Advanced Practice Provider - Hematology/Oncology

US Oncology Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

US Oncology Inc. is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support our Norfolk, VA office. You will assess, plan, and manage oncology care in an outpatient setting, prescribing therapies as directed and coordinating with inpatient and home care teams.

The role requires MSN/NP or PA training with board certification; oncology experience is preferred, and travel to multiple practice locations is expected.

Qualifications

• MSN/NP or PA board certification required.
• Two years hematology/oncology experience preferred.
• Licensed in practicing state with CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate oncology care in outpatient setting.
• Prescribe therapies per protocol/physician consultation.
• Educate patients and families; promote staff education.
• Coordinate care between inpatient, skilled nursing, and home settings.
• Incorporate evidence-based research into clinical practice.

Skills

Oncology care

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

MSN/NP training

PA certification

Tools

EMR systems

CPR certification

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 office located in Norfolk.

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 thevarious practice locations

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 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:
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.

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.