Job Overview
A respected regional healthcare system is seeking a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join its growing Medical Oncology team at a renowned tertiary care hospital. This position is primarily focused on providing advanced clinical care in the outpatient setting , collaborating closely with physicians and nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality cancer care. The successful candidate will play a critical role in patient management, education, and quality initiatives within an established center of excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Advanced Patient Care : Coordinate, oversee, and provide advanced care to medical oncology patients.
- Clinical Assessment : Conduct comprehensive and episodic health history and physical assessments of patients.
- Treatment Management : Oversee treatment infusions and manage supportive care needs for patients.
- Order Writing : Write orders within the limits of the practice agreement and clinical protocols.
- Documentation : Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with group practice standards.
- Quality and Research : Participate in clinical quality improvement activities and research initiatives as required.
- Education : Educate patients, families, and caregivers thoroughly regarding treatment plans, side effects, and ongoing care.
- Team Collaboration : Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other care team members.
Requirements
Licensure / Certification : Current certification / licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the state of practice.Experience : Experience in Medical Oncology is preferred.What We Offer
Professional Environment : Opportunity to work in a leading 365-bed tertiary care hospital with established centers of excellence in cancer care, cardiac services, and women and children?s health.Mission-Driven Role : Focus on providing the highest quality acute and critical emergency care to meet community needs, including state-of-the-art treatments.Professional Development : Opportunities to participate in learning and clinical quality activities.Location and Lifestyle : Located in a scenic region, the area offers a terrific quality of life with endless leisure opportunities including hiking, boating, art galleries, and local markets. The suburban location provides excellent housing, outstanding schools (with many fine colleges and universities nearby), and easy commuter access to a major metropolitan city via rail lines (approximately 75 minutes away).Tax Exemption : As a tax-exempt organization, eligible employees may qualify for forgiveness of certain federal student loans under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.#68o23g35j
Job Type : Full-time
Work Location : On the road