Cancer Care: Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

The US Oncology Network; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Oncology Associates in Newport News and Hampton seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support oncology outpatient care. You will assess and plan patient care, initiate interventions, and document responses within practice protocols.

The role requires NP or PA certification, CPR, and willingness to travel between locations. Oncology experience and patient education skills are highly valued.

Qualifications

• MSN from accredited program for nursing education and NP completion or an accredited PA program completion.
• Two years of post NP/PA hematology/oncology experience preferred.
• Experience with managing cancer physiology and psychology effects.
• RN License and current NP certification or PA license in practicing state.
• Current CPR certification.
• Willing to travel to multiple practice locations.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate oncology patient care in outpatient setting.
• Initiate and document interventions.
• Evaluate patient and family response per protocol.
• Prescribe therapies per protocol/physician consultation.
• Provide education to patient and family.
• Promote staff education.
• Serve as liaison between inpatient, SNF, and home settings.
• Incorporate evidence-based practice in clinical care.

Skills

Oncology patient care

Assessment & planning

Education & counseling

Education

MSN Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant program

Job description

Virginia Oncology Associates in Newport News and Hampton seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support oncology outpatient care. You will assess and plan patient care, initiate interventions, and document responses within practice protocols.

The role requires NP or PA certification, CPR, and willingness to travel between locations. Oncology experience and patient education skills are highly valued.