Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

theMednet; Stafford, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; 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. You’ll manage oncology patients across the care continuum, including assessment, treatment planning, symptom management, and survivorship care.

You will collaborate with oncologists, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to provide evidence-based, compassionate care using cutting-edge medical technology to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current APRN (NP) or PA licensure in Connecticut.
• Oncology NP or PA experience in clinical practice.
• Board certification as an NP (ANCC/AANP) or NCCPA certification for PAs.
• Oncology specialty certification (e.g., AOCNP) preferred.
• Active state license in Connecticut or eligibility; BLS and ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive oncology assessments and develop evidence-based treatment plans.
• Manage chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy in collaboration with oncologists.
• Provide symptom management, palliative support, and survivorship care.
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, and other diagnostic studies.
• Participate in tumor boards and multidisciplinary care conferences.
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment options, and side effects.
• Document care in the electronic health record accurately and timely.
• Coordinate care with nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and ancillary services.
• Support clinical trials and adherence to oncology protocols as applicable.
• Contribute to quality improvement and best-practice initiatives in cancer care.

Skills

Oncology assessment

Chemo management

Immunotherapy knowledge

Symptom management

Palliative care

EHR documentation

Diagnostics interpretation

Oncology guidelines

Care coordination

Patient education

Education

RN/NP/PA licensure in CT

Board certification NP or NCCPA PA

Oncology specialty certification

Active CT license or eligibility

BLS/ACLS

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Hartford Healthcare is seeking an Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to deliver advanced cancer care within our Healthcare & Medical Services department. In this role, you’ll manage oncology patients across the care continuum, including assessment, treatment planning, symptom management, and survivorship care. You will collaborate closely with oncologists, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to provide evidence-based, compassionate care. Our inclusive culture supports innovation, professional growth, and the use of cutting-edge medical technology to improve patient outcomes.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive oncology assessments and develop evidence-based treatment plans
• Manage chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy in collaboration with oncologists
• Provide symptom management, palliative support, and survivorship care
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, and other diagnostic studies
• Participate in tumor boards and multidisciplinary care conferences
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment options, and side effects
• Document care in the electronic health record accurately and timely
• Coordinate care with nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and ancillary services
• Support clinical trials and adherence to oncology protocols as applicable
• Contribute to quality improvement and best-practice initiatives in cancer care

Core Competencies

• Oncology patient assessment
• Chemotherapy management
• Immunotherapy and targeted therapy knowledge
• Symptom and pain management
• Palliative and end-of-life care
• Electronic health records (EHR) documentation
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostics
• Oncology clinical guidelines (NCCN, ASCO)
• Care coordination and case management
• Patient and family education

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Current APRN (NP) or PA-C licensure
• Oncology NP or PA experience in clinical practice
• Board certification as an NP (e.g., ANCC/AANP) or NCCPA certification for PAs
• Oncology specialty certification (e.g., AOCNP) preferred
• Active state license in Connecticut or eligibility
• BLS and ACLS certification