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

The-Ohio-State-University-Wexner-Medical-Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to deliver oncology care in the patient’s home in collaboration with a licensed physician and multidisciplinary team. The APP will evaluate cancer-related symptoms, manage treatment toxicities, and coordinate supportive care within a home-based cancer program.

Candidates may be APRN (Ohio) with MSN and NP program eligibility or PA-C with NCCPA eligibility.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of authority to practice as an APRN in Ohio.
• Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program qualifying for national certifying exam.
• Master of Science Degree in Nursing.
• 0 years of relevant experience; 1–2 years oncology preferred.
• Masters Prepared; PA-C program qualifying for NCCPA exam; eligible for Ohio licensure as a PA-C; 0 years experience; 1–2 years oncology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced oncology assessment and clinical management in the patient’s home.
• Collaborate with oncology disease teams, RNs, pharmacists, and other clinical partners.
• Develop and adjust individualized plans of care; determine escalation to higher level of care.
• Final candidates subject to background check; drug screen or physical may be required.

Skills

Oncology experience

Home-based care

Team collaboration

Education

MSN (Nurse Practitioner)

Nurse Practitioner program (cert exam eligible)

PA-C program (NCCPA)

Job description

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.

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.

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.