Nurse Practitioner Oncology- Willing to train ONC

Join a patient-centered Medical Oncology and Hematology team as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients while working collaboratively with physicians and clinical staff to provide comprehensive care throughout the cancer treatment journey. Oncology experience is preferred but not required; providers with strong clinical skills and a commitment to developing expertise in hematology and oncology are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including physical, psychosocial, and overall health evaluations
• Evaluate symptoms, clinical findings, laboratory results, imaging, and other diagnostic information
• Develop and manage individualized plans of care for patients with acute and chronic hematology and oncology conditions
• Diagnose and manage medical conditions within your scope of practice
• Order and interpret laboratory testing, imaging, and other diagnostic studies
• Prescribe medications and therapeutic treatments in accordance with state regulations and scope of practice
• Monitor patients throughout treatment and adjust care plans based on clinical response, diagnostic results, and patient needs
• Provide ongoing management and follow-up for a dedicated patient population
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, therapies, symptom management, and ongoing care
• Provide education related to chemotherapy, immunotherapy, supportive medications, and other physician-directed treatments
• Follow up on diagnostic testing and communicate results and recommendations to patients in a timely manner
• Provide medication refills and ongoing medication management when clinically appropriate
• Collaborate with physicians when additional consultation or escalation of care is needed
• Coordinate care with nurses, specialists, allied health professionals, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Provide direction and clinical guidance to healthcare professionals assisting with patient care
• Maintain timely and accurate medical documentation, orders, and patient records
• Participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based clinical practice
• Remain current on advances in oncology, hematology, pharmacology, and patient care
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all applicable regulatory, safety, infection-control, and clinical practice requirements

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Master of Science in Nursing, Physician Assistant Studies, or equivalent advanced practice degree
• Current and unrestricted state professional license or eligibility to obtain licensure
• Current DEA registration or ability to obtain as required for the position
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative healthcare team
• Strong clinical judgment, organization, and follow-through
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in Hematology, Oncology, Medical Oncology, Infusion, Internal Medicine, or a related specialty
• Experience caring for medically complex patients
• Familiarity with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, supportive medications, or oncology treatment protocols

Professional Development

You will be encouraged to participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities relevant to oncology, hematology, pharmacology, clinical practice, and advanced practice provider responsibilities. You will maintain all required licensure, certifications, continuing education, credentialing, and prescribing requirements applicable to the position.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position operates in a clinical healthcare environment with regular interaction with patients, families, physicians, and clinical staff. The role may require standing, walking, sitting, reaching, bending, and performing other routine clinical activities throughout the workday. The position may occasionally require lifting or moving items weighing up to approximately 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.