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

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) delivers oncology care to patients in the home setting as part of a multidisciplinary program at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Working with a licensed physician, APP manages cancer-related symptoms, treatment toxicities, and supportive care to determine safe home care vs escalation.

Minimum qualifications include Ohio APRN authority or NCCPA pathway eligibility, MSN or NP/PA education, and 0 years of required experience with oncology

Qualifications

• Currently licensed APRN in Ohio or eligibility for PA-C licensure.
• Graduate of an NP program eligible to sit for national certifying exam and holding MSN.
• 1–2 years oncology experience preferred; 0 years acceptable with proper credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced oncology assessment and clinical management in patients' homes.
• Collaborate with oncology teams, RNs, pharmacists and other clinicians to extend care.

Skills

Oncology care

Home-based care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MSN degree

Nurse Practitioner program

PA-C pathway (NCCPA eligible)

Job description

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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

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.

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.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

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

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