Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

theMednet; Lebanon (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; 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 cancer care within our Healthcare & Medical Services department. In collaboration with oncologists and a multidisciplinary team, you’ll perform comprehensive assessments, manage chemotherapy and immunotherapy regimens, oversee symptom management, and coordinate supportive services.

You’ll educate patients and families, participate in tumor boards, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current NP or PA license in the state of practice
• National board certification as NP or PA (e.g., ANCC, AANP, NCCPA)
• Oncology certification preferred (OCN or AOCNP)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required or preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive oncology-focused histories and physical exams
• Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests and imaging
• Manage chemotherapy and immunotherapy regimens per protocols
• Provide symptom management and palliative-focused interventions
• Counsel and educate patients and families on diagnosis and treatment plans
• Collaborate with oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health staff
• Participate in tumor boards and multidisciplinary care conferences
• Document care in the EMR accurately and timely
• Contribute to quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives
• Precept and mentor students or new advanced practice providers as needed

Skills

Oncology care

Chemotherapy management

Immunotherapy management

Symptom management

Team collaboration

Patient education

Mentoring/Precepting

Education

NP or PA license

National board certification (NP/PA)

Oncology certification preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Hartford Healthcare seeks an Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to deliver advanced cancer care within our Healthcare & Medical Services department. In collaboration with oncologists and a multidisciplinary team, you’ll perform comprehensive assessments, manage chemotherapy and immunotherapy regimens, oversee symptom management, and coordinate supportive services. You’ll educate patients and families, participate in tumor boards, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. Our inclusive culture emphasizes teamwork, compassion, and professional growth, offering access to cutting-edge oncology technologies and robust development opportunities.

• Perform comprehensive oncology-focused histories and physical exams
• Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests and imaging
• Manage chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive care regimens per protocols
• Provide symptom management and palliative-focused interventions
• Counsel and educate patients and families on diagnosis and treatment plans
• Collaborate with oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health staff
• Participate in tumor boards and multidisciplinary care conferences
• Document care in the electronic medical record accurately and timely
• Contribute to quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives
• Precept and mentor students or new advanced practice providers as needed

• Oncology patient assessment
• Chemotherapy and immunotherapy management
• Advanced pathophysiology and pharmacology
• Symptom and pain management
• Interpretation of labs and imagingElectronic Medical Records (EMR) documentation
• Care coordination and discharge planning
• Palliative and end-of-life care principles
• Patient and family education
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration

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

• Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
• National board certification as an NP or PA (e.g., ANCC, AANP, NCCPA)
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) preferred
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• Prescriptive authority and DEA registration in the state of practice