Multi-Specialty Infusion Advanced Practice Provider

The US Oncology Network; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

The US Oncology Network is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to oversee a Multispecialty Infusion Clinic for weekend monoclonal antibody infusions. This 20-hour-per-week position requires weekend availability, patient referrals via telehealth, and incident-to coverage for Saturday and Sunday infusion appointments.

Candidates must hold an MSN and NP or PA certification, have hematology/oncology experience, and be licensed and CPR certified.

Qualifications

• MSN from an accredited program and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program or successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Two years of post Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant hematology/oncology experience required
• RN State License and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state, along with current state certification of Nurse Practitioner or current state license as a Physician Assistant
• Current CPR certification required
• Willingness to travel to the various practice locations

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for clinic patients in an outpatient setting
• Initiate and document appropriate interventions
• Evaluate and record patient and family response within practice protocol
• Prescribe drug therapies per protocol or physician consultation
• Assess patient and family needs and provide education
• Promote or provide staff education
• Serve as a liaison between inpatient, skilled nursing, and home settings
• Incorporate evidence-based research into clinical practice
• Independently work and manage any infusion reactions and anaphylaxis

Skills

Hematology/Oncology experience

Willing to travel

Infusion clinic experience

CPR certification

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

NP or PA program completion

Job description

Overview

Virginia Oncology Associates, the largest group of medical professionals in Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina, is devoted exclusively to cancer care and blood disorders and is seeking a top Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant candidate to oversee the operation of a Multispecialty Infusion Clinic (MSI) for weekend infusions of monoclonal antibodies. This position is 20-hour a week, weekends only! Successful Candidates will onboard patient referrals to the clinic via telehealth visits and provide incident-to coverage for Saturday and Sunday infusion appointments. Candidates must be able to directly manage infusion emergencies in the office and be willing to travel to the sites where appointments are offered throughout the month.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for clinic patients in an outpatient setting
• Initiate and document appropriate interventions
• Evaluate and record patient and family response within practice protocol
• Prescribe drug therapies per protocol or physician consultation
• Assess patient and family needs and provide education
• Promote or provide staff education
• Serve as a liaison between inpatient, skilled nursing, and home settings
• Incorporate evidence-based research into clinical practice
• Independently work and manage any infusion reactions and anaphylaxis

Qualifications

• Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited program and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program or successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Two years of post Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant hematology/oncology experience required
• Experience and knowledge in the management of the physiological and psychological effects of cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment
• RN State License and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state, along with current state certification of Nurse Practitioner or current state license as a Physician Assistant
• Current CPR certification requiredWilling to travel to the various practice locations

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires the ability to bend, stoop, twist, assist patients in moving, assist patients in arising from exam table or bed, push wheelchair patients, assist patients in arising from and returning to wheelchair. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods. Occasional lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.