Oncology Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Cancer Nursing Today; Plainfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 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 provide advanced cancer care across our Connecticut network. You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate multidisciplinary care with oncologists, nurses, and support staff.

In this role you’ll prescribe therapies, monitor responses, manage symptoms, and participate in tumor boards, quality improvement, and clinical research, while adhering to NCCN/ASCO guidelines and institutional

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive oncology-focused history and physical examinations.
• Develop, implement, and adjust evidence-based oncology treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications, chemotherapy-supportive agents, and order diagnostic tests.
• Monitor treatment response and manage treatment-related symptoms and toxicities.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care with physicians, nurses, pharmacy, and support services.
• Educate patients and families about diagnosis, treatment options, and side-effect management.
• Document care thoroughly in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participate in tumor boards, quality improvement, and clinical research initiatives.

Skills

RN license

APRN/PA license

Board certification NP/PA

Oncology certification

BLS/ACLS

Clinical oncology experience

Education

Oncology nursing certification

Job description

Hartford Healthcare seeks an Oncology Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant to provide advanced care for oncology patients within our Healthcare & Medical Services department. In this role, you’ll conduct assessments, manage treatment plans, prescribe therapies, and coordinate multidisciplinary care across our Connecticut network. You’ll collaborate closely with oncologists, nurses, and support staff to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care. Our inclusive culture emphasizes teamwork, innovation, and professional growth, with access to cutting-edge technology, clinical education, and opportunities to participate in quality improvement and clinical research initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive oncology-focused history and physical examinations
• Develop, implement, and adjust evidence-based oncology treatment plans
• Prescribe medications, chemotherapy-supportive agents, and order diagnostic tests
• Monitor treatment response and manage treatment-related symptoms and toxicities
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care with physicians, nurses, pharmacy, and support services
• Educate patients and families about diagnosis, treatment options, and side-effect management
• Document care thoroughly in the electronic health record (EHR) and ensure continuity of care
• Participate in tumor boards, quality improvement, and clinical research initiatives
• Adhere to institutional protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Precept or mentor staff and contribute to professional development activities
• Oncology patient assessment
• Chemotherapy and immunotherapy management
• Symptom and toxicity management
• Advanced diagnostic interpretation (labs, imaging)
• Prescriptive authority and pharmacology in oncology
• Central line and port management
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation
• Oncology emergency recognition and management
• Care coordination and discharge planning
• Patient and family education in oncology
• Evidence-based practice and clinical guidelines (NCCN, ASCO)

Benefits

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

Qualifications

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