Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

theMednet; Hebron (CT); On-site; 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 provide advanced oncology care across our Connecticut network. You will perform comprehensive assessments, manage chemotherapy and immunotherapy regimens, and coordinate multidisciplinary care in a team-focused environment.

You will collaborate with oncologists and allied health professionals, support diagnosis-to-survivorship care, and engage in evidence-based protocols while pursuing professional development and

Qualifications

• Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in CT (or eligibility).
• National certification as an NP (AANP/ANCC) or PA-C (NCCPA).
• Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) or equivalent preferred.
• ACLS certification is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• DEA registration for prescriptive authority.
• Experience with oncology clinical guidelines (e.g., NCCN, ASCO).

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive oncology assessments and develop evidence-based treatment plans.
• Manage and adjust chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive care regimens under physician collaboration.
• Order, interpret, and act on labs, imaging, and other diagnostic tests.
• Provide symptom management, palliative care support, and survivorship follow-up.
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment options, side effects, and self-care.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care with oncology physicians, nurses, social workers, and other team members.
• Document care in the electronic health record in accordance with regulatory and institutional standards.
• Participate in quality improvement, clinical protocols, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Support clinical trials by identifying eligible patients and following study-related procedures as appropriate.
• Precept or mentor junior clinicians and contribute to professional development activities.

Skills

CT NP/PA license

Oncology experience

Clinical collaboration

Tools

ACLS

BLS

DEA registration

NCCN/ASCO familiarity

Job description

Hartford Healthcare seeks an Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide advanced oncology care across our Connecticut network. In this role, you’ll perform comprehensive assessments, manage chemotherapy and immunotherapy regimens, coordinate multidisciplinary care, and support patients and families through diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. You’ll collaborate closely with oncologists, nurses, and allied health professionals in an inclusive, team-based environment that values compassion, clinical excellence, and innovation. Access cutting-edge technology, evidence-based protocols, and robust professional development while delivering high-quality, patient-centered cancer care.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive oncology assessments and develop evidence-based treatment plans
• Manage and adjust chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive care regimens under physician collaboration
• Order, interpret, and act on labs, imaging, and other diagnostic tests
• Provide symptom management, palliative care support, and survivorship follow-up
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment options, side effects, and self-care
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care with oncology physicians, nurses, social workers, and other team members
• Document care in the electronic health record in accordance with regulatory and institutional standards
• Participate in quality improvement, clinical protocols, and evidence-based practice initiatives
• Support clinical trials by identifying eligible patients and following study-related procedures as appropriate
• Precept or mentor junior clinicians and contribute to professional development activities
• Oncology patient assessment
• Chemotherapy and immunotherapy management
• Symptom and toxicity management
• Order and interpretation of labs and imaging
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation
• Care coordination and discharge planning
• Palliative and supportive care
• Oncology clinical guidelines (NCCN/ASCO)
• Central line and port management
• Advanced pharmacology for oncology

Benefits and Compensation

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

Qualifications

• Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in CT (or eligibility)
• National certification as an NP (AANP/ANCC) or PA-C (NCCPA)
• Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) or equivalent preferred
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• DEA registration for prescriptive authority
• Experience with oncology clinical guidelines (e.g., NCCN, ASCO)