Oncology Nurse Practitioner - Radiation Therapy Care

Cardinal Health; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) savings plan

Early wage access (myFlexPay)

FSAs

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Statesboro, GA seeks a Nurse Practitioner with oncology experience to join a radiation oncology team for full-time patient care. You will perform assessments, manage side effects, order tests, and contribute to treatment planning and survivorship visits.

The role emphasizes collaboration with medical oncology, surgery, and primary care, along with patient education and safety compliance. DEA license and NP board certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• 0 - 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner, preferred
• Bachelor's degree of Science in Nursing
• NP-focused Masters degree
• Successfully passed a National Nurse Practitioner board certification exam
• Previous experience working within oncology in a clinical setting, highly preferred
• Oncology certification a plus
• Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration and license, preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments, including histories, physical exams, and symptom evaluation before, during, and after radiation treatment.
• Manage acute and late side effects of radiation therapy, such as skin reactions, fatigue, nausea, mucositis, pain, and nutritional concerns, and order or adjust supportive treatments and medications within scope of practice.
• Order, interpret, and follow up on laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostics.
• Conduct on-treatment visits and weekly assessments, and communicate any changes to the radiation oncologist.
• Participate in new-patient consultations, simulation, and treatment planning visits as directed.
• Provide patient and family education on treatment expectations, side-effect management, and self-care, and obtain informed consent as appropriate.
• Conduct follow-up visits for survivorship and long-term monitoring after treatment.
• Coordinate care with medical oncology, surgery, primary care, palliative care, and other specialists and community resources.
• Respond to patient calls and messages, triaging concerns and arranging same-day evaluation when needed.
• Document accurately and promptly in the electronic health record in compliance with regulatory and billing requirements.
• Take part in multidisciplinary tumor boards and quality improvement activities.
• Follow all safety, radiation protection, and infection control policies, and support a culture of patient safety.
• Mentor and support nursing and clinical staff, and take part in staff meetings and training.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Oncology experience

Patient assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

NP-focused Masters degree

DEA registration and license

National NP board certification

Oncology certification

Job description

Cardinal Health in Statesboro, GA seeks a Nurse Practitioner with oncology experience to join a radiation oncology team for full-time patient care. You will perform assessments, manage side effects, order tests, and contribute to treatment planning and survivorship visits.

The role emphasizes collaboration with medical oncology, surgery, and primary care, along with patient education and safety compliance. DEA license and NP board certification are preferred.