Advanced Practice Provider, Hematology/Oncology

The US Oncology Network Newport News, VA 23606, US

Overview

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Virginia Oncology Associates, the largest group of medical professionals in Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina devoted exclusively to cancer care and blood disorders, has an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support our offices located in Newport News and Williamsburg.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for oncology patients in an outpatient setting
Initiate and document appropriate interventions
Evaluate and record patient and family response within practice protocol
Prescribes drug therapies per protocol/physician consultation
Assess patient and family needs and provides education
Promotes/provides staff education
Serve as a liaison between inpatient, skilled nursing, and home setting
Incorporates evidence-based research into clinical practice

Qualifications

Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited program for nursing education and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program or successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Two years of post Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant hematology/oncology experience is preferred
Experience and knowledge in the management of the physiological and psychological effects of cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment
RN State License and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state, along with current state certification of Nurse Practitioner or current state license as a Physician Assistant
Current CPR certification required
Must be willing to travel to the various practice locations

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 the ability to bend, stoop, twist; assist patients in moving; assist patients in arising from exam table or bed; push wheelchair patients; assist patients in arising from and returning to wheelchair. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing 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.

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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