Research APP - Oncology Consultants

American Oncology Partners, PA; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AONN American Oncology Network is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support oncology trials at Oncology Consultants - Medical Center CCO Office. You will recruit patients, conduct assessments, manage protocol logistics, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, EMR data entry, adverse event reporting, and collaboration with investigators and sponsors.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant program, Master’s degree required.
• APRN or PA license in appropriate state; prescriptive privileges or eligibility.
• Current ANCC or ONS certification.
• Minimum 5 years oncology experience as APRN or PA.

Responsibilities

• Assess the physical and psychosocial status of patients through interviews, health history, and exams.
• Write prescriptions for medications, blood products, and diagnostic studies per protocols.
• Determine eligibility for entry into clinical trials; interpret study findings.
• Develop care plans and monitor patient progress per protocol.
• Educate participants on protocols, risks, and benefits; obtain informed consent.
• Collaborate with investigators, coordinators, and sponsors to support trial operations.
• Document and report adverse events and safety issues promptly.
• Ensure adherence to HIPAA, federal regulations, and institutional policies.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Regulatory compliance

EMR proficiency

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Research coordination

Education

Master’s degree in APRN or PA program

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Oncology Consultants - Medical Center CCO Office Pay Range: $80,000.00 - $170,000.00

Position Summary:

Responsibilities include patient recruitment, conducting assessments, managing clinical protocols, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Assists physician in the care and teaching of patients. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a blend of clinical and research expertise are essential for this role.

Key Performance Areas:

• Perform comprehensive assessments, develop and implement care plans, and monitor patient progress according to the specific study protocol.
• Assist in the implementation of clinical trial protocols, including building out regimens in EMR, screening, and enrolling study participants.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory requirements.
• Provide education to participants about study protocols, potential risks, and benefits, ensuring informed consent is obtained.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including investigators, coordinators, and study sponsors/CROs, to facilitate smooth trial operations.
• Monitor, document, and report adverse events and other safety-related issues promptly to maintain participant safety and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure all activities adhere to institutional policies, federal regulations, and ethical guidelines throughout the research process.
• Stay current with advancements in clinical research, therapeutics, and relevant medical guidelines; participate in training and professional development activities.

Responsibilities (continued)

Assess the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.

Write prescriptions for: medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and care post-discharge in accordance with written practice protocols.

Based on findings, determine eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials.

Interpret and evaluates findings of studies / tests.

Relay appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.

Administer therapeutic measures / obtains specimens as prescribed.

Dictate follow-up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response and plan.

Dictate or writes patient history, admissions, progress notes, and discharge notes in a timely manner.

Assist in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patients’ care.

Conduct or participate in daily multi-disciplinary rounds for assigned patients to ensure patients are receiving appropriate and quality care.

Provide on-call coverage and performs hospital rounds as needed.

Triage patients to determine urgency of physician evaluation.

Document and reports care in an accurate, timely manner using appropriate forms and records.

Demonstrate a willingness to learn and to remain flexible in the changing health care environronment.

Assist staff in times of crisis or emergency.

Meet with the public outside the institution and efficiently market and promote cancer treatment.

Determine work priorities, assign work and insure proper completion of work assignments.

Comply with all federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to patient privacy, patient’s rights, personnel law, safety, labor, and employment law.

Adheres to Company and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and Disaster Recovery Plan.

Other duties as requested.

Keep work area and records in a neat and orderly manner.

Maintain all company equipment in a safe and working manner.

Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information at all times.

Always maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information as required by the HIPAA regulations.

Assist in training new employees to related job duties.

Will be expected to work at any Company location to help meet the Company’s business needs as directed by collaborating physician.

Will be expected to work overtime when given sufficient notice of required overtime.

Position Qualifications/Requirements:

Education:

Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant program, Master’s degree required.

Certifications/Licenses:

APRN or PA license in appropriate state. Prescriptive privileges or eligible to apply. Current certification from ANCC or ONS (AOCN-P). Current BLS.

Previous Experience:

Minimum 5 years experience as APRN or PA, specifically in Oncology.

Core Capabilities:

• Analysis & Critical Thinking: Critical thinking skills including solid problem solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management and organizational skills. Must be detailed oriented with the ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness. Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material and sometimes emotionally charged matters.
• Communication Skills: Good command of the English language. Second language is an asset but not required. Effective communication skills (oral, written, presentation), is an active listener, and effectively provides balanced feedback.
• Customer Service & Organizational Awareness: Strong customer focus. Ability to build an engaging culture of quality, performance effectiveness and operational excellence through best practices, strong business and political acumen, collaboration and partnerships, as well as a positive employee, physician and community relations.
• Self-Management: Effectively manages own time, conflicting priorities, self, stress, and professional development. Self-motivated and self-starter with ability work independently with limited supervision. Ability to work remotely effectively as required. Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and demands from a variety of stakeholders and sites.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.

Travel:

0%

Standard Core Workdays/Hours:

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

#AONN American Oncology Network

AON is an alliance of physicians and veteran healthcare leaders dedicated to ensuring the long-term success and viability of oncology diagnosis and treatment in community-based settings. It is the fastest growing national network of community oncology practices delivering local access to exceptional cancer care. AON serves its expanding network of partner practices by providing proven practice management expertise. Our employees across the country work together to empower physicians to make cancer care better. By driving integrated, collaborative care, we are proudly helping community oncologists deliver the highest quality care to every patient. Cancer touches everyone. Being able to make a difference in the lives of those fighting this disease is something our employees at AON cherish and never take for granted. A career in oncology offers all sorts of rewards. But working at AON offers employees more than most. As a fast-growing national company, the opportunity to join a national workforce with flexible work options is available. We offer competitive compensation packages that include comprehensive health insurance with a robust provider network.

• competitive compensation packages that include comprehensive health insurance with a robust provider network.
• Our 401k, which offers a 100% match and investment options, is available to full-time and part-time staff members, and we feature a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program.

At AON, we offer you more than a job, we offer you a career. As a network of independent oncology practices working together as one, we host annual summits each year, providing our employees a chance to collaborate with AON peers from across the country. Promoting from within is a priority at AON, and we support our team members continued growth through professional development programs and tuition assistance.