Nurse Practitioner - Medical Oncology Breast Survivorship Program - THO Operations -...

theMednet; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Part time

Job summary

TheMednet is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join its oncology-focused team within a Cedars-Sinai Medical Network‑affiliated environment. You will apply the nursing process, provide consultative services, and lead patient care from survivorship through active treatment in collaboration with board certified physicians.

Responsibilities include comprehensive survivorship care, physical examinations, imaging and lab coordination, medication management, and referrals.

Qualifications

• 2 years for Oncology Practices; 2 years of nursing experience required, oncology preferred
• 3 years experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse - preferred
• Master of Science in Nursing required

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive breast survivorship care for patients cancer-free or in remission 3–5 years, with 6–12 months follow-up
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clinically complex patients and develop individualized care plans
• Perform diagnostic evaluations and therapeutic interventions per clinical protocols and document in EMR
• Monitor and evaluate quality of care using evidence-based guidelines and identify process improvements
• Provide education to patients and families on disease prevention, treatment plans, and survivorship care
• Oncology experience strongly preferred; new graduates with oncology-focused rotation may be considered

Skills

Oncology care

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Evidence-based practice

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Job Description

Our Nurse Practitioner is responsible and accountable for the application of the nursing process, consultative services, inter and intradepartmental liaison, education, leadership and patient care management across the health care continuum including preventative care, acute care through discharge, and ambulatory care environments. Our Nurse Practitioner's practice incorporates both independent decision‑making abilities and collaboration with the board certified/eligible physician to provide expert care to the patients. This role enhances competency skills through continuing education programs. This role has the ability to provide care to special patient population and those with diverse cultural background. The Nurse Practitioner is responsible to the physician partners and/or supervising physician and the Director of Clinical Operations/designee and functions as an integral part of the medical team.

Our Nurse Practitioner practices under the Board of Registered Nursing California code of regulations, Title 16, Article 8, Section 1480-1485, utilizing the Nurse Practitioner Standardized Procedures. These are developed in a collaborative effort within the area of specialty incorporating Cedars‑Sinai Medical Network goals and represent an interdisciplinary approach to patient care delivery. In collaboration with four Breast Oncology Physicians you will perform the following:

• Provide comprehensive breast survivorship care for patients who have been cancer‑free or in remission for 3–5 years, including 6–12 months of follow‑up monitoring. Conduct physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic imaging and laboratory studies, prescribe medications as appropriate, and coordinate referrals to physical therapy, behavioral health/mental health services, and other supportive care resources to ensure comprehensive, patient‑centered care.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clinically complex patients, evaluating medical, functional, psychosocial, cognitive, nutritional, cultural, and educational needs to develop individualized care plans. Collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate and communicate treatment plans.

• Perform diagnostic evaluations and therapeutic interventions in accordance with established clinical protocols. Accurately document procedures, treatment plans, patient progress, and follow‑up care in the electronic medical record.

• Monitor and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of patient care, utilizing evidence‑based practice guidelines to identify opportunities for process improvement and enhance clinical outcomes.

• Provide individualized patient and family education on disease prevention, treatment plans, medication management, lifestyle modifications, smoking cessation, vaccinations, survivorship care, and other condition‑specific topics. Assess readiness to learn, tailor education to each patient’s needs and health literacy, and reinforce teaching to promote informed decision‑making and self‑management.

• *Oncology experience is strongly preferred. For new graduate candidates, completion of an oncology‑focused clinical rotation with demonstrated knowledge of oncology patient care will be considered in lieu of professional experience.

  **This is a 5/8's position working Monday to Friday with no calls or weekends.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master's Degree Master of Science Degree in Nursing required

Experience:

• 2 years For Oncology Practices, 2 years of Nursing experience required, preferred in Oncology setting
• 3 years Experience as an Advance Practice Nurse - preferred

Licenses and Certifications:

• RN State License - Upon Hire minimum California State RN License
• Nurse Practitioner - Upon Hire minimum National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Upon Hire minimum BCLS Certification.
• Drug Enforcement Administration - Upon Hire minimum NP Furnishing and DEA license required or eligible to obtain.
• Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS Certificate) - Upon Hire preferred