Hematology Oncology Office APRN

aoncology; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hematology & Oncology Associates of Fredericksburg is seeking an experienced APRN or PA to assist physicians in patient care and teaching within a multidisciplinary oncology team. The role involves patient assessments, order writing for medications and blood products, and active participation in daily rounds and on-call coverage.

Required credentials include a master's degree, state APRN/PA license with prescriptive privileges, current certifications (ANCC/ONS), and BLS, with at least five years

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant program.
• Master's degree required.
• APRN or PA license in appropriate state with prescriptive privileges or eligibility.
• Current certification from ANCC or ONS (AOCN-P).
• Current BLS.
• Minimum 5 years experience as APRN or PA, oncology.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician in the care and teaching of patients.
• Assess the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.
• Write prescriptions for medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and care post-discharge in accordance with written practice protocols.
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds and provide on-call coverage as needed.
• Triage patients to determine urgency of physician evaluation and relay information to the collaborating physician.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and accurate documentation of care.

Job description

Location

Hematology & Oncology Associates of Fredericksburg

Pay Range

$80,000.00 - $170,000.00

Position Summary

Assists physician in the care and teaching of patients.

Key Performance Areas

• Assess the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.
• Write prescriptions for medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and care post-discharge in accordance with written practice protocols.
• Determine eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials based on findings.
• Interpret and evaluate findings of studies/tests.
• Relay appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.
• Administer therapeutic measures and obtain specimens as prescribed.
• Dictate follow-up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response and plan.
• Dictate or write patient history, admissions, progress notes, and discharge notes in a timely manner.
• Assist in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patients’ care.
• Conduct or participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds for assigned patients to ensure patients are receiving appropriate and quality care.
• Provide on-call coverage and perform hospital rounds as needed.
• Triage patients to determine urgency of physician evaluation.
• Document and report care in an accurate, timely manner using appropriate forms and records.
• Assist staff in times of crisis or emergency.
• Meet with the public outside the institution and efficiently market and promote cancer treatment.
• Determine work priorities, assign work and insure proper completion of work assignments.
• Comply with all federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to patient privacy, patient rights, personnel law, safety, labor, and employment law, including HIPAA, IT policies and Disaster Recovery Plan.
• Other duties as requested.
• Keep work area and records in a neat and orderly manner.
• Maintain all company equipment in a safe and working manner.
• Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information at all times as required by HIPAA regulations.
• Assist in training new employees on related job duties.
• Will be expected to work at any company location to help meet the company’s business needs as directed by the collaborating physician.
• Will be expected to work overtime when given sufficient notice of required overtime.

Position Qualifications / Requirements

Education

• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant program.
• Master's degree required.

Certifications / Licenses

• APRN or PA license in appropriate state.
• Prescriptive privileges or eligibility to apply.
• Current certification from ANCC or ONS (AOCN-P).
• Current BLS.

Previous Experience

• Minimum 5 years experience as APRN or PA, specifically in Oncology.

Core Capabilities

• Analysis & Critical Thinking: Critical thinking skills including solid problem solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management, and organizational skills. Must be detail-oriented with the ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness. Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material and sometimes emotionally charged matters.
• Communication Skills: Good command of the English language. Second language is an asset but not required. Effective communication skills (oral, written, presentation), active listening, and providing balanced feedback.
• Customer Service & Organizational Awareness: Strong customer focus. Ability to build an engaging culture of quality, performance effectiveness and operational excellence through best practices, strong business and political acumen, collaboration and partnerships, and positive employee, physician and community relations.
• Self-Management: Effectively manages own time, conflicting priorities, stress, and professional development. Self-motivated and self-starter with ability to work independently with limited supervision. Ability to work remotely effectively as required.
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and demands from a variety of stakeholders and si