Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

theMednet; Tolland (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; 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 compassionate, evidence-based care to adult oncology patients. You’ll conduct assessments, manage chemotherapy and immunotherapy regimens, monitor treatment response, and coordinate multidisciplinary care.

Join a leading not-for-profit health system offering ongoing development, exposure to cutting-edge technology, and a collaborative team culture focused on patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as APRN or PA in CT (or eligibility).
• National board certification as NP (AANP/ANCC) or PA-C (NCCPA).
• Oncology nursing/advanced practice certification preferred (e.g., AOCNP).
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Oncology/acute care clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive oncology assessments and develop treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.
• Prescribe and manage chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive medications per protocols and scope of practice.
• Monitor treatment response, manage toxicities, and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Provide patient and family education on diagnosis, treatment options, side effects, and survivorship care.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care with physicians, nursing, pharmacy, social work, and other team members.
• Conduct follow-up visits, survivorship, and symptom management clinics as assigned.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, labs, and imaging relevant to oncology care.
• Document all patient encounters accurately in the electronic health record.
• Participate in quality improvement, clinical protocols, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Precept or mentor staff and contribute to a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Skills

Oncology care

Chemotherapy management

Immunotherapy management

Patient education

Multidisciplinary collaboration

EHR documentation

Precept / mentorship

Evidence-based practice

Education

CT APRN/PA license

Board certification NP or PA-C

Oncology/acute care certification preferred

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Hartford Healthcare seeks an Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide compassionate, evidence‑based care to adult oncology patients. In this role, you’ll conduct assessments, manage chemotherapy and immunotherapy regimens, monitor treatment response, and coordinate multidisciplinary care. You’ll work closely with oncologists, nurses, and support staff to optimize outcomes and provide patient and family education. Our inclusive, team‑oriented culture supports professional growth, access to cutting‑edge technology, and ongoing development within a leading not‑for‑profit healthcare system.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive oncology assessments and develop treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.
• Prescribe and manage chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive medications per protocols and scope of practice.
• Monitor treatment response, manage toxicities, and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Provide patient and family education on diagnosis, treatment options, side effects, and survivorship care.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care with physicians, nursing, pharmacy, social work, and other team members.
• Conduct follow-up visits, survivorship, and symptom management clinics as assigned.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, labs, and imaging relevant to oncology care.
• Document all patient encounters accurately in the electronic health record.
• Participate in quality improvement, clinical protocols, and evidence‑based practice initiatives.
• Precept or mentor staff and contribute to a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Cancer Care Skills

• Oncology patient assessment
• Chemotherapy and immunotherapy management
• Advanced pharmacology in oncology
• Symptom and toxicity management
• Ordering and interpreting labs and imaging
• Electronic health record documentation
• Care coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Oncology emergencies recognition and management
• Patient and family education in oncology
• Clinical protocols and evidence‑based practice

Benefits

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

Requirements

• Current licensure as APRN or PA in CT (or eligibility)
• National board certification as NP (e.g., AANP/ANCC) or PA-C (NCCPA)
• Oncology nursing/advanced practice certification preferred (e.g., AOCNP)
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• Oncology/acute care clinical experience