Medical Oncology- Advanced Practicing Registered Nurse

St. Elizabeth Healthcare; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is seeking an experienced Medical Oncology APRN to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care for adults with cancer in a clinic-based setting.

You will work collaboratively with medical oncologists and the multidisciplinary team, operating at the top of your license to improve access, quality, and continuity of oncology care. The role emphasizes independent evaluation and management, coordinating with nursing, pharmacy, social work, nutrition, and palliative care to

Qualifications

• MSN degree from an accredited program and APRN board certification.
• Active Kentucky NP license or eligibility.
• Minimum 2 years oncology experience; inpatient/outpatient preferred.
• BLS/ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct histories and physicals for new and established oncology patients.
• Independently manage follow-up and treatment-related visits in the outpatient clinic setting.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat cancer- and therapy-related issues and toxicities.
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, and other diagnostics; prescribe medications as appropriate.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with supervising oncologists.

Skills

Oncology knowledge

Communication

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

MSN in Nursing

APRN board certification

Tools

EPIC experience

Job description

Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Job Description:

The Medical Oncology Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for adults with cancer across the continuum of medical oncology services. This role is primarily clinic-based and focuses on independent evaluation and management of oncology patients, including new consultations, follow-up visits, treatment monitoring, symptom management, and survivorship care.

The APRN works collaboratively with medical oncologists and the multidisciplinary cancer care team while functioning at the top of their licensure to improve access, quality, and continuity of oncology care.

Key Responsibilities / Expectations

Clinical Care

• Conduct comprehensive histories and physical examinations for new andestablishedmedical oncology patients

• Independently manage follow-up and treatment-related visits in the outpatient clinic setting

• Assess, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic issues related to cancer and cancer therapies

• Manage treatment-related toxicities and symptoms (e.g., fatigue, nausea, pain, cytopenias, rash, neuropathy)

• Order and interpret laboratory studies, imaging, and other diagnostic tests

• Prescribe medications and supportive therapies within scope of practice

• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with supervising oncologists

Care Coordination & Continuity

• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, pharmacy, social work, nutrition, palliative care, and other disciplines

• Coordinate care transitions between clinic, hospital, and supportive services

• Ensuretimelyfollow-up, surveillance, and survivorship planning

• Participate in multidisciplinary discussions, including tumor boards, as appropriate

Patient & Family Education

• Educate patients and caregivers on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, and expected side effects

• Provide counselingregardingsymptom management, treatment adherence, and self-care strategies

• Support shared decision-making and informed consent processes

Quality, Safety & Documentation

• Maintainaccurate,timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic medical record

• Adhere to institutional policies, evidence-based oncology guidelines (e.g., NCCN, ASCO), and regulatory standards

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and workflow optimization efforts

• Promote patient safety and high-reliability practices within the oncology clinic

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in Nursing(MSN) from an accredited program.

• Board certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).

Licensure

• Active, unrestricted NP licensure in Kentucky or eligibility to obtain Kentucky licensure.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an oncology healthcare setting preferred.

• Experience in both inpatient and outpatient oncology care highly desirable.

• National board certification as an APRN (Adult-Gerontology, Family, or equivalent)- Preferred

Skills

• Strong clinical knowledge of medical oncology, including systemic therapies and symptom management.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient interaction and team collaboration.

• Ability to work independently while functioning effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Proficiencywith electronic health records; EPIC experience preferred.

Other Requirements

• BLS/ACLS certificationrequired.

Work Locations

Edgewood (Primary), FTT, Dearborn, Grant

About St. Elizabeth:

St. Elizabeth Physicians is a physician led multi-specialty physician group organization consisting of517 physicians, 334 advanced practice providersand more than2,000 non-provider associates.We are very proud of our culture around physician wellness and our high physician engagement and satisfaction scores. St. Elizabeth Physicians serves more than409,000patients in our more than121conveniently located practices in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. In partnership with St. Elizabeth Healthcare, we are transforming how care is delivered in our region.

We are a mission and values driven organization, focused on patient-centered care, accountability, community, innovation, teamwork and excellence. St. Elizabeth is a regional healthcare provider continually recognized as one of the nation’s best. Our mission is to ensure our patients receive comprehensive and compassionate care - anywhere. St. Elizabeth Physicians is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age or any other characteristic that is protected by state or federal law.