Nurse Practitioner

US Oncology Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 106,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

HRCA

HAS

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

STD

LTD

EAP

Commuter Benefits

401(k)

Wellness Program

Job summary

Affiliated Oncologists in Chicago Ridge/Orland Park, IL is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner for an in-office role. The NP will work under supervision or with practice physicians, delivering cancer care, coordinating patient management, and potentially telemedicine support.

Requirements include an MSN and NP program, a minimum of 3 years NP experience, preferred oncology background, active state NP licensure, and BLS/CPR certification. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Oncologic care knowledge and ability to educate patients/families.
• Strong documentation and care coordination skills.
• Competency in patient assessment, plan of care, and implementing interventions.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients.
• Document interventions and patient responses; adjust therapies as needed.
• Provide education to patients and families; promote wellness and resource use.
• Support evidence-based practice and clinical trials when applicable.

Skills

Oncology experience

BLS/CPR certification

RN licensure active

Patient education

Education

MSN

Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Overview

Join Affiliated Oncologists as a Nurse Practitioner!

Employment Type: Full-Time

In-Office Position

Chicago Ridge, IL and/or Orland Park, IL

AO specializes in treating a variety of cancers including lymphoma lung, breast, prostate, gynecologic, colorectal and head and neck cancers. Our physicians and staff are multi-disciplinary team of highly experiencedcaregivers focused on helping patients and their families receive the best care and support possible.

SCOPE: Under supervision or in collaboration with practice physicians, involved in the care of individuals, families and patient groups who are dealing with cancer or other related diagnosis. This care may be in clinic or virtually, via telemedicine. Responsibilities may include duties related to prevention, screening, patient care, management, and research. May serve as direct caregiver, health care consultant, patient educator, administrator, or researcher. Ensures compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards and requirements. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• -Assesses, plans,implements,and evaluates care for patients.
• -Initiates and documents appropriate interventions; evaluates and records patient/family responseandprescribes therapiesas indicated.
• -Performs procedureswith minimal supervision.
• -Assesses patient/family needs and provides education.
• -Promotes wellness and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• -Oftenincorporates evidence-based research into clinical practice.
• -Solidknowledge of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements.
• -Completes patient chargecapture and medical record documentation in a timely fashion.
• -Likely to provide case management forpatientsand their families.
• -Sometimesservesasaresource for nursing staff by providing information being studied in clinical trials.
• -Mayprovide palliative care for the patient and their families as needed.
• -Maypromote/provide staff education
• -Responsibilities may include rounding at affiliatedhospitals, weekend or after-hour calls
• -May mentor newadvanced practice providers
• -May precept APP students
• - Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program.
• This position typically requires a minimum of 3 years of experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner.
• Previous oncology experience strongly preferred.
• RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state required.
• Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner required.
• Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of 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.

SALARY RANGE:

• $106,000 - $150,000 per year

BENEFITS OFFERED:

• Medical
• Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts (HRCA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HAS)
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter Benefits
• 401(k)
• Wellness Program

Applicants will be hired into the title appropriate to their credentials and years of experience.