Oncology Nurse Practitioner — Radiation Therapy & Survivorship

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid time off

401k plan

HSA

Job summary

Cardinal Health in the United States is seeking a Nurse Practitioner with oncology experience to perform patient assessments, order tests, and participate in treatment planning and survivorship visits. You will coordinate care with medical oncology, surgery, and primary care teams to support optimal patient outcomes.

Required qualifications include a BSN, an NP-focused MS, national board certification, and DEA registration. Oncology certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• 0 - 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner, preferred.
• Bachelor's degree of Science in Nursing.
• NP-focused Masters degree.
• National Nurse Practitioner board certification exam.
• Oncology certification a plus
• 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.
• Provide patient and family education on treatment expectations, side-effect management, and self-care, and obtain informed consent as appropriate.
• Document accurately and promptly in the electronic health record in compliance with regulatory and billing requirements.
• Follow all safety, radiation protection, and infection control policies, and support a culture of patient safety.

Education

Bachelor's degree of Science in Nursing

NP-focused Masters degree

National Nurse Practitioner board certification

Job description

Cardinal Health in the United States is seeking a Nurse Practitioner with oncology experience to perform patient assessments, order tests, and participate in treatment planning and survivorship visits. You will coordinate care with medical oncology, surgery, and primary care teams to support optimal patient outcomes.

Required qualifications include a BSN, an NP-focused MS, national board certification, and DEA registration. Oncology certification is a plus.