Oncology Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

theMednet; Plainfield (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 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 / Physician Assistant to provide advanced cancer care across our Connecticut network. You will perform assessments, manage treatment plans, prescribe therapies, and coordinate multidisciplinary care in a collaborative team setting.

This role emphasizes evidence-based practice, teaching, and participation in quality improvement and clinical research initiatives, ensuring patient-centered care with access to education and cutting-edge

Qualifications

• RN license and APRN/PA license required.
• Oncology nursing or advanced practice oncology certification preferred (e.g., AOCNP).
• National board certification as NP or PA required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required or active.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 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.

Skills

Oncology clinical experience

Prescriptive authority

Patient education

EHR documentation

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

APRN or PA license

National board certification (NP/PA)

Oncology certification (preferred: AOCNP)

BLS

ACLS

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.

• 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)

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

• 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