Advanced Practice Provider II- Longview

The US Oncology Network; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

CME budget

Tailored professional onboarding

Job summary

A leading oncology provider in Longview seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to deliver high-quality patient care in the Medical Oncology department. This full-time role involves responsibilities like assessing patient needs, providing therapeutic care, and collaborating with physicians. The ideal candidate should have an MSN or completion of an accredited PA program along with relevant certifications. Competitive salaries and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Entry-level Nurse Practitioner role with 0-3 years of experience preferred.
• Current RN state licensure and registration necessary.
• Knowledge of oncology care principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct diagnostic and therapeutic patient care.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients.
• Educate patients and families on treatment and wellness.
• Provide patient/family education.
• Support wellness and refer to community resources.
• Rounding at affiliated hospitals and after-hours calls.
• Maintain timely medical record documentation.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Clinical Nurse Specialist

BLS/CPR Certification

Education

Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Accredited Physician Assistant Program

NCCPA certification (PA track)

Job description

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our team! This full‑time position will support the Longview location. This position will support the Medical Oncology department. Typical hours for this position are Mon‑Fri from 8am‑5pm. This position will be either a level 1, 2 or Sr based on candidate experience.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community‑based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading‑edge technology and research to deliver high‑quality, high‑touch, evidence‑based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Texas Oncology is a busy and well‑established cancer center. We provide a warm and caring environment for our patients and take pride in providing excellent, comprehensive, and personalized care.

Why work for us?

Advanced Practice Providers with Texas Oncology are offered competitive salaries with potential for productivity‑related compensation. APPs are offered a generous CME budget as well as an annual allotment of education days. We provide tailored professional onboarding.

Join a Team That Invests in Your Future

At Texas Oncology, we recognize the long‑term impact of our people and are committed to rewarding performance and potential. That’s why select roles may be eligible to participate in our Long‑Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): an incentive program designed to attract, retain, and reward top talent.

What is the Long‑Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)?

Long‑Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): is an incentive program that typically vests over a three‑year period and is tied to both individual performance and the operational success of Texas Oncology. Awards are discretionary and based on your position, performance, and potential for future career growth at Texas Oncology. Awards are reviewed and approved during the annual compensation review. LTIP awards are subject to your continued employment through the award payment date, and are governed by the written terms and conditions of the LTIP document.

What does the Advanced Practice Provider do? (including but not limited to)

The primary role of the APP is to provide direct diagnostic and therapeutic patient care, in collaboration with practice physicians. The APP impacts quality of patient care and patient outcomes throughout the care continuum. APPs support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including 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 response and prescribes therapies as indicated.
• Performs procedures after appropriate training.
• Assesses patient/family needs and provides education.
• Promotes wellness and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Incorporates the developing knowledge of evidence‑based research into clinical practice.
• Developing knowledge of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements.
• Completes patient charge capture and medical record documentation in a timely fashion.
• May provide case management for patients and their families, given limited knowledge of community resources.
• May promote/provide staff education.
• Responsibilities may include rounding at affiliated hospitals and weekend or after‑hour calls.
• Other duties as assigned.

Opportunities

• Educational development
• Leadership roles
• Teaching
• Career advancement

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Advanced Practice Provider position will have the following background and experience:

Nurse Practitioner

Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program. This position is entry‑level and typically requires a minimum of 0‑3 years post‑MSN experience, preferably in the chosen specialty. RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state. Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner. Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required.

Physician Assistant

Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program. Current NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) certification. This position is entry‑level and typically requires 0‑3 years of experience as a practicing Physician Assistant, preferably in the chosen specialty. Current state license as a Physician Assistant in practicing state. Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required.

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Clinical Nurse Specialist program. This position is entry‑level and typically requires a minimum of 0‑3 years of post‑MSN experience, preferably in the chosen specialty. RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state. Current state licensure as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. Current basic 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.