Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

theMednet; Griswold (CT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare seeks an Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to deliver advanced oncology care within our network in Connecticut. You will assess patients, manage chemotherapy and immunotherapy, monitor responses and toxicities, and coordinate supportive and palliative care with a multidisciplinary team.

You will educate patients and families, contribute to care planning, document in the EHR, and participate in tumor boards and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current RN license and APRN/PA-C license (state-appropriate).
• National board certification as NP or PA (AANP/ANCC or NCCPA).
• Oncology nursing or advanced practice certification preferred (e.g., AOCNP).
• BLS and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive oncology assessments and history/physical exams.
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, and other diagnostic tests.
• Manage chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive treatment plans per protocols.
• Monitor and manage treatment-related toxicities and symptoms.
• Provide patient and family education on diagnosis, treatment, and side effects.
• Collaborate with oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, and social workers on care plans.
• Participate in tumor boards and multidisciplinary case conferences as appropriate.
• Document care accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Support palliative and survivorship care planning.
• Contribute to quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Oncology patient assessment.
• Chemotherapy and immunotherapy management.
• Symptom and toxicity management.
• Interpretation of labs and imaging.
• Electronic health record (EHR) documentation.
• Oncology pharmacology.
• Palliative and supportive care.
• Care coordination in multidisciplinary teams.
• Patient and family education.
• Evidence-based clinical decision-making.
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

Skills

Oncology nursing

Advanced practice

BLS ACLS

Care coordination

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

RN license and APRN/PA-C license

National board certification NP/PA

Oncology certification preferred (e.g., AOCNP)

Tools

Epic EMR

Labs/imaging interpretation

Job description

Hartford Healthcare seeks an Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide compassionate, advanced oncology care within our leading Healthcare & Medical Services network. In collaboration with oncologists and a multidisciplinary team, you will conduct assessments, manage chemotherapy and immunotherapy regimens, monitor treatment response and toxicities, and coordinate supportive and palliative care. You will educate patients and families, contribute to care planning, and ensure evidence-based practice. Our inclusive culture emphasizes teamwork, innovation, professional growth, and the use of cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional cancer care to our Connecticut communities.

• Perform comprehensive oncology assessments and history/physical exams
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, and other diagnostic tests
• Manage chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive treatment plans per protocols
• Monitor and manage treatment-related toxicities and symptoms
• Provide patient and family education on diagnosis, treatment, and side effects
• Collaborate with oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, and social workers on care plans
• Participate in tumor boards and multidisciplinary case conferences as appropriate
• Document care accurately in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Support palliative and survivorship care planning
• Contribute to quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives
• Oncology patient assessment
• Chemotherapy and immunotherapy management
• Symptom and toxicity management
• Interpretation of labs and imaging
• Electronic health record (EHR) documentation
• Oncology pharmacology
• Palliative and supportive care
• Care coordination in multidisciplinary teams
• Patient and family education
• Evidence-based clinical decision-making
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Current RN license and APRN or PA-C license (state-appropriate)
• National board certification as NP or PA (e.g., AANP/ANCC or NCCPA)
• Oncology nursing or advanced practice certification preferred (e.g., AOCNP)
• BLS and ACLS certification
• Oncology clinical experience or rotations