Inpatient Solid Tumor Oncology APP (NP/PA)

Inova Health System; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement match

Education assistance

Student loan repayment

Mental health support

Time off & parental leave

Remote/Hybrid opportunities

Job summary

Inova Health System is seeking an Inpatient GI/Solid Tumor APP (NP/PA) to join the Inova Schar Cancer Institute. This full-time day-shift role supports inpatient solid tumor care, collaborates with oncologists and a multidisciplinary team, and emphasizes high-quality cancer care programs.

Qualified candidates have NP or PA credentials, BLS, and Virginia licensure or eligibility; two years of APP hematology/oncology experience is preferred. Sign-on and relocation assistance are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Nursing and Master’s in Advanced Clinical Practice for NP path, or PA program graduate.
• BLS certification required at start.
• Virginia NP/PA licensure or eligibility; DEA licensure eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe inpatient care for solid tumors, with emphasis on GI cancers.
• Collaborate with attending physicians on treatment plans and protocols.
• Perform assessments, order/interpret tests, prescribe meds and perform procedures as credentialed.
• Educate patients and families, coordinate care with multidisciplinary team.
• Engage in quality improvement and share knowledge with colleagues.
• Serve as a mentor to team and participate in quarterly weekend call (phone only).

Skills

Inpatient care

Gastrointestinal oncology

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

Nurse Practitioner degree

Physician Assistant certification

BLS certification

Job description

Inpatient Solid Tumor Oncology APP (NP/PA)

United States

Job Description

Cancer. Care. We Do Both.

Inova Schar Cancer Institute is seeking a dedicated Inpatient GI/Solid Tumor Oncology, Advanced Practice Provider to join our team. This role will be full-time day shift from Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will play a key role in supporting the inpatient gastrointestinal solid tumor program at Inova Schar Cancer Institute. Working alongside fellowship-trained medical oncologists and a multidisciplinary team, the APP will provide exceptional inpatient care, collaborate across specialties, and contribute to innovative cancer care programs within the division.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality, and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health:offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement:Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance:offeringup to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support:offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance:offeringpaid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Inpatient GI/Solid Tumor, APP Job Responsibilities:

• Provide safe and therapeutic inpatient care in a holistic manner, including assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with solid tumors, with an emphasis on gastrointestinal cancers.
• Collaborate with attending physicians to develop and implement treatment plans, evidence-based protocols, and best practice standards.
• Conduct patient evaluations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications (including controlled substances), and perform procedures as credentialed.
• Participate in patient education, family support, and coordination of care in collaboration with the inpatient and multidisciplinary team.
• Engage in quality improvement and best practice initiatives to continuously improve patient care and outcomes.
• Serve as a resource and mentor to colleagues, contributing to ongoing professional development and team collaboration.
• Participate in approximately quarterly weekend call duties (phone only, no rounding).

Additional Requirements:
Education: For Nurse Practitioners: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Master’s Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or graduate of a post-master’s certificate program for nurse practitioners; OR a certificate from an education program accredited by the Council of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs/Schools, American College of Nurse Midwives, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, or the National League for Nursing. For Physician Assistants: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Certification: Basic Life Support upon start.
Licensure: Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia; DEA licensed or eligible.

Inpatient GI/Solid Tumor, Advanced Practice Provider Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in hematology/oncology.
• Prior inpatient experience helpful but not required.
• Comfort with management of solid tumor patients, particularly gastrointestinal cancers.

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity orexpression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (includingchildbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation,veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Job Info

• Job Identification 673157
• Job Category Physicians and APPs
• Posting Date 03/30/2026, 05:56 PM
• Locations Inova Fairfax Hospital
• Degree Level Master's Degree (MA, MS, MBA, MSN, MPH, etc.)