Oncology Nurse Practitioner — Advanced Cancer Care

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities; Worth Township (IL); On-site; USD 106,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts (HR/

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

Job summary

Affiliated Oncologists is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality oncology care, collaborating with physicians and staff in clinic or telemedicine settings.

The role requires an MSN and an NP license with oncology experience preferred; BLS/CPR certification is required. Expect responsibilities spanning assessment, treatment planning, education, and potential involvement in research and care coordination.

Qualifications

• MSN from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner.
• Previous oncology experience strongly preferred.
• RN licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in the practicing state.
• Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for patients.
• Initiates and documents appropriate interventions; evaluates and records patient/family response and prescribes therapies as indicated.
• Performs procedures with minimal supervision.
• Assesses patient/family needs and provides education.
• Promotes wellness and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Often incorporates evidence-based research into clinical practice.
• Solid knowledge of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements.
• Completes patient charge capture and medical record documentation in a timely fashion.
• Likely to provide case management for patients and their families.
• Sometimes serves as a resource for nursing staff by providing information being studied in clinical trials.
• May provide palliative care for the patient and their families as needed.
• May promote/provide staff education.
• Responsibilities may include rounding at affiliated hospitals, weekend or after-hour calls.
• May mentor new advanced practice providers.
• May precept APP students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oncology experience

RN licensure

NP licensure

BLS/CPR

Education

MSN

Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Affiliated Oncologists is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality oncology care, collaborating with physicians and staff in clinic or telemedicine settings.

The role requires an MSN and an NP license with oncology experience preferred; BLS/CPR certification is required. Expect responsibilities spanning assessment, treatment planning, education, and potential involvement in research and care coordination.