Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner

Full-Time

Arlington Heights

Salary: $150,000

Benefits include 401(k) and Portable Health Savings Account (HSA)

Under supervision or in collaboration with practice physicians, involved in the care of individuals, families and patient groups who are dealing with cancer or other related diagnosis. This care may be in clinic or virtually, via telemedicine. Responsibilities may include duties related to prevention, screening, patient care, management, and research. May serve as direct caregiver, health care consultant, patient educator, administrator, or researcher. Ensures compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards and requirements. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for patients. 

- Initiates and documents appropriate interventions; evaluates and records patient/family response and prescribes therapies as indicated. 
- Performs procedures after appropriate training. 
- Assesses patient/family needs and provides education. 
- Promotes wellness and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs. 
- Incorporates the developing knowledge of evidence-based research into clinical practice. 
- Developing knowledge of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements. 
- Completes patient charge capture and medical record documentation in a timely fashion. 
- May provide case management for patients and their families, given limited knowledge of community resources.  

- May promote/provide staff education 

- Responsibilities may include rounding at affiliated hospitals and weekend or after-hour calls. 

- Other duties as assigned 

Nurse Practitioner 

Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program.  This position is entry-level and typically requires a minimum of 0-3 years post MSN experience, preferably in the chosen specialty.  RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state. Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner. Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required. 

OR 

Physician Assistant 

Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.  Current NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) certification. This position is entry-level and typically requires 0-3 years of experience as a practicing Physician Assistant, preferably in the chosen specialty.  Current state license as a Physician Assistant in practicing state.  Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required. 

OR 

Clinical Nurse Specialist 

Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Clinical Nurse Specialist program. This position is entry-level and typically requires a minimum of 0-3 years of post-MSN experience, preferably in the chosen specialty. RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.  Current state licensure as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required.  
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.  Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.  Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.  Requires corrected vision and hearing correctable to normal range.  
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT: 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. 

About Illinois Cancer Specialists

Illinois Cancer Specialists (ICS) is dedicated to providing convenient, compassionate leading-edge cancer
care to patients in Chicago and the surrounding areas. With more than 30 years in practice and over 400
years of combined physician experience, ICS is changing the forefront of patient care. Our dedicated and
highly-skilled physicians and staff, who specialize in caring for patients with cancer and blood disorders,
provide unparalleled access to the most innovative, advanced therapies and latest technologies
throughout Chicago and the surrounding areas. With more than 20 board certified physicians, ICS offers
convenient, compassionate care in ten locations. For more information about Illinois Cancer Specialists
visit www.illinoiscancerspecialists.com.

Illinois Cancer Specialists is united in healing with The US Oncology Network, one of the nation’s largest
networks of integrated, community-based oncology practices dedicated to advancing high-quality,
evidence-based cancer care. As an affiliate of The US Oncology Network, ICS is united with more than
1,000 physicians nationwide. Illinois Cancer Specialists participates in clinical trials through US Oncology
Research, which has played a role in approximately 60 FDA-approved cancer therapies, nearly one-third
of all cancer therapies approved by the FDA to date. For more information, visit www.usoncology.com.