Nurse Practitioner - Oncology

Area of Interest : Advanced Practice Nursing and Physician Assistants

Job ID : 162778

Overview

UnityPoint Health is actively recruiting for an Oncology APP to join our team in Des Moines, IA. We are seeking a highly motivated and clinically focused Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Hematology / Oncology team. This position is designed to fully leverage the training, expertise, and scope of practice of APPs, offering a meaningful opportunity to provide advanced care across the continuum of hematologic and oncologic diseases.

This position offers full engagement in medical decision-making, procedural care, and longitudinal patient management in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. APPs will provide clinical care for a variety of hematologic and oncologic conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical acumen, a passion for oncology, and a commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care.

UnityPoint Health

Choose a career that matters at UnityPoint Health. At UnityPoint Health, we believe that our patient-centered vision and physician-driven philosophy, along with our one team approach, ensures every patient knows just how much they matter to this world. Commitment to our team has earned us recognition as a Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare. Come be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. At UnityPoint Health, you matter.

John Stoddard Cancer Center , a service of UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, is among the top achieving cancer programs in the nation and has been recognized for its quality cancer care. We have been a Comprehensive Community Cancer Program for over 45 years. We are also a Breast Cancer Center and Clinical Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Center of Excellence. This is a result of decades of research, cancer treatment experience and cancer care technology.  We have one of the most technologically advanced and diverse radiation oncology departments in the Midwest. Patients and their families have access to a wide range of services that were created to provide them with comprehensive and compassionate care including oncology navigators, patient support groups, nutritional support, survivorship, genetic counseling, and wellness programs. The UnityPoint Health - John Stoddard Cancer Center is privileged to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of skilled providers providing state-of-the-art care in Central Iowa. It truly takes a community to care for our community.

Responsibilities

The Role

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical history and physical examinations

Formulate differential diagnoses and develop evidence-based treatment plans.

Order, interpret, and act on laboratory and diagnostic results

Perform minor procedures such as skin biopsies, bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures, and intrathecal chemotherapy administration

Manage treatments, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, transfusions, and supportive care

Monitor patient tolerance of treatment, making adjustments as needed

Provide follow-up care for patients in outpatient clinics

Collaborate with physicians, consultants, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care

Participate in rounds, tumor boards, clinical conferences, and research activities

Educate patients and their families on diagnoses and treatment plans

Document patient interactions, interventions, and care plans in the EMR

Precept and educate PA / NP students as appropriate

Rotate through weekend and after-hours call coverage as scheduled

Adhere to institutional protocols, scope of practice, and regulatory guidelines

Additional Details

Opportunity to practice inpatient, outpatient or hybrid medicine with established health system serving the Des Moines community

Cohesive group of colleagues and supportive staff allowing for autonomy while building the practice according to your preferences

Experienced staff, both clinical and non-clinical, who know the patients and the community

Full-time positions include dedicated administrative time, with flexible scheduling to ensure sufficient patient access

24 / 7 hospitalist program is responsible for adult and pediatric inpatients

Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on EPIC EMR to improve care coordination

Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Board Certified

Prior experience in Oncology

Oncology certification preferred

Hold an unrestricted medical license in the state of IA

Hold current and unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications as necessary or appropriate to the Advanced Practitioners field of practice

Eligible to work in the United States

We offer

Salary based position with performance incentive

Competitive compensation package

A competitive  Total Rewards ()   program offers benefits that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what stage of life you are in.

Generous time off and CME allowance, malpractice insurance, retirement contributions and more

Dedicated provider resources to positively impact providers work-life balance

Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, including a free third-party service for loan restructuring and consolidation.

A commitment to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

Support and  development opportunities ()   that are a crucial part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.

A culture () guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what’s right for the people we serve