APP

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities; Ardmore (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Cancer Specialists in Pennsylvania seeks a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the Operations team at the Lakenau Practice—Main Line Health. The role involves collaborative patient care in clinic or telemedicine settings, with responsibilities ranging from care planning to research participation.

The position requires NP/PA/CNS qualifications with 3+ years of relevant experience, state licensure, and BLS/CPR certification.

Qualifications

• MSN with NP program; typically requires 3+ years as NP
• RN licensure and current State Board registration as NP/PA/CNS
• Current BLS/CPR certification required
• NCCPA certification available for PA path and CNS is preferred for certain roles

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients.
• Initiate and document interventions; prescribe therapies as indicated.
• Provide patient/family education and case management when needed.
• Assist with clinical trials and evidence-based practice integration.
• Rounding at hospitals and after-hour coverage may be required
• Mentor APP students or junior staff when available

Skills

Clinical care

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Telemedicine

Education

Nurse Practitioner (MSN)

Physician Assistant

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job description

Overview

Alliance Cancer Specialists, the largest community-based oncology practice in southeastern PA, is growing our Operations team! We are seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP). The perfect candidate will be a compassionate, detail-oriented individual excited join our hardworking team here at Alliance. This position will primarily be located at our Lakenau Practice- at Main Line Health.

Under supervision or in collaboration with practice physicians, involved in the care of individuals, families and patient groups who are dealing with cancer or other related diagnosis. This care may be in clinic or virtually, via telemedicine. 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.

• 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 with minimal supervision.
• Assesses patient/family needs and provides education.
• Promotes wellness and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Often incorporates evidence-based research into clinical practice.
• Solid knowledge of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements.
• Completes patient charge capture and medical record documentation in a timely fashion.
• Likely to provide case management for patients and their families.
• Sometimes serves as a resource for nursing staff by providing information being studied in clinical trials.
• May provide palliative care for the patient and their families as needed.
• May promote/provide staff education
• Responsibilities may include rounding at affiliated hospitals, weekend or after-hour calls
• May mentor new advanced practice providers
• May precept APP students
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner

Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program. This position typically requires a minimum of 3 years of experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner, 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. AOCNP preferred. Current basic 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 typically requires a minimum of 3 years of experience as a practicing Physician Assistant, preferable in the chosen specialty. Current state license as a Physician Assistant in practicing state. Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required.

OR

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 typically requires a minimum of 3 years of practicing Clinical Nurse Specialist, preferable 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. AOCN preferred (if applicable). 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 Envioronment

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.