Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Home Based Cancer Care Program

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to deliver home-based cancer care in collaboration with the James Cancer Hospital teams. The APP will assess and manage cancer-related symptoms, provide education and counseling, and refer to appropriate resources when needed.

The role focuses on preventive health and management of acute or stable chronic conditions, with duties authorized by credentialing bodies.

Qualifications

• Current APRN license in the State of Ohio is required.
• Master of Science in Nursing degree is required.
• Graduation from a Nurse Practitioner program that qualifies for national certification.
• Eligibility for Ohio licensure as an APRN/PA-C is required.
• 1–2 years oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based oncology assessment and clinical management.
• Collaborate with oncology disease teams, RNs, pharmacists, and other clinicians.
• Develop and adjust individualized plans of care and determine escalation to higher levels of care.

Skills

Oncology experience

Clinical assessment

Home-based care collaboration

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Ohio APRN license eligibility

APRN license in Ohio

PA-C licensure eligibility (Ohio)

Tools

N/A

Job description

Job Title

Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Home Based Cancer Care Program

Department

James | Ambulatory Nurse Practioner and Physician Assistant

Scope of Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for providing health care services to patients within the parameters of a standard care or supervisory agreement with an attending physician member of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Collaborates with a physician(s) and other clinicians in providing a full scope of patient care. The focus is on preventive health or the management of acute and/or stable chronic conditions. Performs medical services that have been specifically authorized and directed by the credentialing body and the certifying organization through which they hold licensure.

Position Summary

The APP provides health care services to patients working in collaboration with a licensed physician member of the medical staff. Healthcare services provided include care during acute and chronic phases of illness, education, and counseling of individuals and families, health promotion and prevention, and referral to other healthcare providers and community resources when appropriate

Minimum Qualifications

• Current certificate of authority to practice as an APRN in the State of Ohio
• Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program that qualifies the graduate to sit for the certification examination of a national certifying organization recognized by the Ohio Board of Nursing
• Master of Science Degree in Nursing
• 0 years of relevant experience required.
• 1-2 years of oncology experience preferred.
• OR
• Masters Prepared; Graduate of a PA-C program that qualifies the graduate to sit for the certification examination recognized by the National Certification Commission for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Eligibility for State of Ohio licensure as a PA-C
• 0 years of relevant experience required.
• 1-2 years of oncology experience preferred.

Additional Information

The Advanced Practice Provider provides advanced oncology assessment and clinical management in the patient's home as part of a multidisciplinary home-based cancer care program. The APP evaluates and manages cancer-related symptoms, treatment toxicities, acute and chronic clinical needs, medications, diagnostics, and supportive care; develops and adjusts individualized plans of care; and determines when patients can safely remain at home or require escalation to a higher level of care. The APP collaborates closely with oncology disease teams, RNs, pharmacists, and other clinical partners to extend high-quality oncology care beyond traditional hospital and clinic settings.

Location

James Cancer Hospital (0375)

Position Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

40

Shift

First Shift

Candidate Eligibility

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.