Hematology/Oncology

Aultman Health System; Alliance (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aultman Health System in Alliance, OH is seeking an experienced Oncology Advanced Practice Provider (PA/APRN) to join our hematology/oncology team. This full-time, day-shift position emphasizes collaborative care and cancer treatment planning.

You will assess patients, order tests, prescribe medications, educate patients and families, and coordinate with physicians and the care team to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required and advanced practitioner training and certification from an approved NP/PA program.
• Minimum three years of professional experience in a clinic setting preferred, plus one year of advanced practitioner experience (preferred, but not required).
• Current state license as an advanced practitioner with prescriptive authority. CPR certification (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patient health through history, exams, and chart reviews.
• Order and interpret labs and screenings; consult with physicians as needed.
• Prescribe and dispense medications per guidelines and state laws; educate patients.
• Educate patients on health promotion, chemotherapy effects, and side effects.
• Document updates to medical records and coordinate with care team.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses in cancer care and triage patient calls.

Skills

Prescriptive authority

CPR certification

Team-based care

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER - HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY FEATURED

Req# 36270

Aultman Health Foundation , ALLIANCE , OH

AULTMAN HEALTH SYSTEM

Aultman Health System

Full Time , Day Shift , 8-4:30

Oncology Advanced Practice Provider (PA/APRN)

General Summary

An exempt position responsible for providing primary care services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care. May specialize in a specific type of clinical care, e.g., pediatrics, geriatrics.

• Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination.
• Orders/performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness. Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
• Follows established treatment plan developed by physicians for cancer care by:prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws.Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention, disease state, chemotherapy side effects, and management of side effects. Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs. Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies. Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner.
• Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures. Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty. Complies with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy.
• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required. Successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification as a practitioner (general or specialized) from an approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant program.
• Min imum three years of professional experience in a clinic setting preferred, plus one year of advanced practitioner experience (preferred, but not required).
• Current state license as an advanced practitioner with prescriptive authority. Current CPR certification. (or ability to obtain)