Oncology APRN: Lead Cancer Care Clinician

American Oncology Network, Inc.; Waycross (GA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

American Oncology Network, Inc. is hiring an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or PA) to assist physicians in cancer patient care at Low Country Cancer Care. The role includes prescribing and coordinating care, and supporting clinical trials.

The position requires a Master’s degree, current APRN/PA license, prescriptive privileges, and minimum 5 years in oncology. Expect on-call coverage and hospital rounds, with opportunities to contribute to patient education and program

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 certification from ANCC or ONS (AOCN-P).
• Current BLS.
• Minimum 5 years experience as APRN or PA, specifically in Oncology.

Responsibilities

• Assess the physical and psychosocial status of patients.
• Write prescriptions for medications, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and care post-discharge in accordance with written practice protocols.
• Determine eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials.
• Interpret and evaluate findings of studies/tests.
• Relay appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.
• Administer therapeutic measures/obtain specimens as prescribed.
• Dictate follow-up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response and plan.
• Dictate or write patient history, admissions, progress notes, and discharge notes in a timely manner.
• Assist in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during patient care.
• Participate in daily multi-disciplinary rounds for assigned patients to ensure quality care.
• Provide on-call coverage and hospital rounds as needed.
• Triage patients to determine urgency of physician evaluation.
• Document and report care in an accurate, timely manner.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and compliance with laws and policies.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Effectiveness

Time Management

Problem Solving

Detail Orientation

Remote Work Capability

Education

Nurse Practitioner or PA program

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Oncology Network, Inc. is hiring an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or PA) to assist physicians in cancer patient care at Low Country Cancer Care. The role includes prescribing and coordinating care, and supporting clinical trials.

The position requires a Master’s degree, current APRN/PA license, prescriptive privileges, and minimum 5 years in oncology. Expect on-call coverage and hospital rounds, with opportunities to contribute to patient education and program