Hem/Onc Infusion NP/PA — Impactful Cancer Care

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine's Division of Hematology/Oncology seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join a leading team at Abramson Cancer Center. The APP will deliver cancer patient care within a collaborative team, perform exams and procedures, and participate in research and education activities.

The role requires strong oncology experience, NP/PA credentials, and adherence to credentialing guidelines.

Qualifications

• Master of Science (Required)
• CRNP: Master’s Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nursing required and > 2.5 years of experience.
• PA-C: Master’s Degree requires and > 2.5 years of experience.
• The APP must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board. National Board Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical care for patient population according to established protocols and utilizes evidence-based practice standards in collaboration with team.
• Maintains accurate and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with organizational standards in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Identifies self properly to the patient and family, and clarifies the role of the nurse practitioner or physician assistant if necessary.
• The APP should function within their scope and refer to the collaborating/supervising physician when outside of scope, and/or directed by the physician or when requested by the patient and/or family.
• Participates in the performance improvement processes to meet quality of care and service standards.
• Demonstrates awareness of professional responsibility as role model to peers and members of the health care team.
• Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient’s clinical status.
• Addresses patient and family concerns and creates a therapeutic relationship to provide support.
• Provide patient education, counseling and instruction regarding patient diagnosis, medical treatments, medications, and preventative care.
• Participate in and support accreditation, compliance and regulatory activities of the organization.
• Precept students and other health care learners.
• Identifies patient/family needs for community resources and refers appropriately.

Skills

Clinical care

EHR documentation

Team collaboration

Patient education

Oncology experience

Education

Master of Science (Required)

CRNP: Master’s or DNP

PA-C: Master’s + 2.5 years

National Board Certification

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Penn Medicine's Division of Hematology/Oncology seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join a leading team at Abramson Cancer Center. The APP will deliver cancer patient care within a collaborative team, perform exams and procedures, and participate in research and education activities.

The role requires strong oncology experience, NP/PA credentials, and adherence to credentialing guidelines.