Oncology APRN: Advanced Patient Care & Trials Lead

American Oncology Network, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 93,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Wayne Medical Oncology and Hematology is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to assist physicians in patient care and teaching. The role includes evaluating patients, ordering and interpreting studies, and coordinating treatment plans.

Responsibilities include prescribing medications and blood products within protocols, participating in multi-disciplinary rounds, and providing on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant program.
• Master’s degree required.
• APRN or PA license in appropriate state.
• Prescriptive privileges or eligible to apply.
• Current ANCC or ONS (AOCN-P).
• Current BLS.
• Minimum 5 years experience as APRN or PA in Oncology.

Responsibilities

• Assess the physical and psychosocial status of patients.
• Write prescriptions for medications, blood products, and routine studies.
• Determine eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials.
• Interpret and evaluate findings of studies/tests.
• Relay information to collaborating physician.
• Provide on-call coverage and hospital rounds.
• Triage patients to determine urgency of physician evaluation.
• Document care accurately in records.
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds.
• Assist in training staff.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Self-Management

Remote Work Capability

Education

Master’s degree

Graduate from an APRN/PA program

Job description

Fort Wayne Medical Oncology and Hematology is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to assist physicians in patient care and teaching. The role includes evaluating patients, ordering and interpreting studies, and coordinating treatment plans.

Responsibilities include prescribing medications and blood products within protocols, participating in multi-disciplinary rounds, and providing on-call coverage.