APP

US Oncology Inc.; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Cancer Specialists in Bristow is seeking a Full Time Advanced Practice Provider to join our cancer care team. The APP will work under supervision or in collaboration with physicians, delivering care in clinic or via telemedicine to patients with cancer or related diagnoses.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, planning care, prescribing per protocol, assisting physicians, educating patients, and coordinating case management.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications cover one of the three tracks: NP, PA, or CNS with MSN and program completion.
• NP track requires MSN and Nurse Practitioner licensure; BLS/CPR certification is required.
• PA track requires accredited PA program completion and NCCPA certification; BLS/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care for individual patients.
• Initiates interventions and prescribes therapies per protocol with physician collaboration.
• Assists physicians and performs procedures as needed; provides pre-visit information.
• Provides patient education and coordinates care with families and caregivers.
• Promotes wellness and community resources, and participates in staff education.
• Contributes to research and documents reimbursement requirements; may supervise staff.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner background

Physician Assistant background

Clinical Nurse Specialist background

Education

MSN in Nursing

Nurse Practitioner License

NCCPA Certification

Clinical Nurse Specialist MSN

Job description

Are you looking for a career and not just a job in the Medical field? Virginia Cancer Specialists, an affiliate of McKesson Specialty Health and US Oncology, a leader in Cancer care, is seeking a Full Time APP (Advanced Practice Provider) for our Bristow office.

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.

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.
• 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.