Advanced Practice Provider - Research

The US Oncology Network; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Cancer Specialists is seeking a Full Time Advanced Practice Provider to support our Research Department. The role encompasses expert clinical care, education, care management, and nurse leadership within an oncology setting.

The position involves patient assessment, protocol-guided therapies, education, and collaboration with physicians and research staff. It may suit Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, or Clinical Nurse Specialists pursuing oncology research pathways.

Qualifications

• MSN from an accredited nursing school with a Nurse Practitioner program.
• For Physician Assistant path: NCCPA certification and PA licensure in practicing state.
• For CNS path: CNS MSN with appropriate clinical certification.
• Current BLS/CPR certification for all eligible roles.
• For RN route: RN license and active practice in the state.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for individual patients.
• Initiate and document interventions; prescribe drugs per protocol/physician consultation.
• Assist physicians and perform procedures; provide patient assessments and information prior to visits.
• Educate patients and families; provide case management for oncology patients.
• Mentor new mid-level providers and support staff; integrate evidence-based practice.
• Maintain knowledge of reimbursement procedures and clinical documentation.

Education

MSN degree (Nurse Practitioner)

NCCPA certification

Clinical Nurse Specialist MSN

RN state licensure

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a rewarding career and not just a job in the Medical field? Virginia Cancer Specialists is seeking a Full Time APP to work with our Research Department.

Scope of responsibility includes expert practitioner, educator/teacher, care management, consultant, nurse researcher, and nurse leader. Responsibilities may include duties related to prevention, screening, patient care, management, and research. May serve as direct caregiver, health care consultant, patient educator, administrator, or researcher. Ensures compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards and requirements.Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• -Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care for individual patients.
• -Initiates and documents appropriate interventions; evaluates and records patient/family response within practice protocol; prescribes drug therapies per protocol/physician consultation.
• -Assists physicians and performs procedures as needed; conducts patient assessments and provides physician with information prior to seeing the patient.
• -Assesses patient/family needs and provides education.
• -Promotes wellness and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• -Promotes/provides staff education.
• -Incorporates evidence-based research into clinical practice.
• -Knowledgeable of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements.
• -Completes patient charge tickets.
• -Provides case management for oncology clients and their families.
• -Serves as a resource person for the nursing staff by providing information being studied in clinical trials.
• -May supervise the activities of clinical nursing and support staff.
• -May mentor new mid-level providers

-Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Nurse Practitioner- Masters of Sciencein Nursing (MSN) fromanaccredited nursingschooland successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program. This position is entry-level andtypicallyrequiresaminimumof0-3years post MSN experience, preferablyinthe chosen specialty. RN state licensureand current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state. Current state licensure asaNurse Practitioner.Currentbasic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required.

OR 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 andtypicallyrequires 0-3yearsofexperience as a practicing Physician Assistant,preferably inthe chosen specialty. Current state license as a Physician Assistant in practicing state. Currentbasic life support(BLS)/CPR certification required.

OR Clinical Nurse Specialist Masters of Sciencein Nursing (MSN) from an accreditednursing schooland successful completion of aClinical Nurse Specialistprogram.This position is entry-level and typically requiresaminimumof 0-3yearsofpost-MSN experience, preferablyinthechosen specialty.RN state licensureand current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.Current state licensure as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.Currentbasic 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.

Join us at Virginia Cancer Specialists, where meeting and exceeding the needs of our patients is our primary goal! The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.