NP/PA - Oncology Express Unit

ChristianaCare; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 117,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare’s Oncology Express Unit in the Helen F Graham Cancer Center seeks an Advanced Practice Clinician to join a fast-paced oncology/urgent care team. The APC will provide urgent evaluation and treatment to prevent unnecessary ED visits, with medical oversight by primary oncology physicians.

Requirements include licensure or eligibility as a Physician Assistant in Delaware or ENP/AGACNP/ACNP/FNP with intent to sit ENP within one year, ACLS, and 3+ years of provider experience in

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for Physician Assistant license in Delaware or certification as ENP/AGACNP/ACNP or FNP with intent to sit for ENP within one year.
• ACLS certification required.
• Oncology or Emergency Department experience required.
• 3+ years’ experience as a provider.

Responsibilities

• Provide urgent/emergent evaluation and management of complex medical issues.
• On-site laboratory and radiology support available.
• Capacity to provide blood transfusions, hydration, electrolyte replacement and related treatments after initial evaluation.
• Medical oversight provided by primary oncology physicians.

Skills

Urgent care experience

ACLS

Education

Physician Assistant license or ENP/AGACNP/ACNP/FNP eligibility

Job description

Job Details

ChristianaCare is currently hiring for a highly motivated, self-directed Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) to join the oncology services team in the Oncology Express Unit (OEU) located within the Helen F Graham Cancer Center Building. The OEU is an award-winning clinic for oncology patients with urgent and acute issues that require immediate evaluation to prevent avoidable Emergency Department visits. The ideal candidate for this role is an enthusiastic APC with 3+ years’ experience in urgent/emergent evaluation and management of complex medical issues. There is on-site laboratory and radiology support, and capacity to provide blood transfusions, hydration, electrolyte replacement and several other treatments that may be required after initial evaluation. Medical oversight provided by primary oncology physicians.

The clinic supports patients from all oncology practices including surgical oncology practices and subspecialties and medical/hematology practices.

Requirements:

• Licensed or eligible for Physician Assistant license in the state of Delaware or Certification as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP), or certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP or ACNP) or certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) who demonstrates eligibility for and the intent to, sit for the ENP exam within one year of hire date

• ACLS

• Oncology experience or Emergency Department experience required.

• 3+ years’ experience as a provider

About ChristianaCare

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country’s most dynamic health care organizations! ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of primary care and outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,336 beds), a freestanding emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women’s health.

ChristianaCare is rated by Forbes as the 2nd best health system for diversity and inclusion, and the 29th best health system to work for in the United States, and by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation’s Best Places to Work in IT. ChristianaCare is rated by Healthgrades as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals and continually ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, and other national quality ratings.

Living in and around Delaware offers varied and affordable housing options in DE, PA, MD, or NJ. Connected by Amtrak and I-95 this region is a hub for excellent restaurants, entertainment and sporting venues, cultural events and some of the nation’s best colleges and universities. Our location puts you within 1-3 hours of four international airports, major cities including Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C., popular beach towns in MD, DE and NJ and popular ski resorts in PA and NY.

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Annual Compensation Range $116,620.00 - $150,199.00

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

Jun 30, 2027

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/