[Hiring] Advanced Practice Practitioner- Oncology @American Oncology Network

Role Description

Assists physician in the care and teaching of patients.

• Assess the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.
• Write prescriptions for medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and care post-discharge in accordance with written practice protocols.
• Determine eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials based on findings.
• Interpret and evaluate findings of studies/tests.
• Relay appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.
• Administer therapeutic measures/obtain specimens as prescribed.
• Dictate follow-up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response, and plan.
• Dictate or write patient history, admissions, progress notes, and discharge notes in a timely manner.
• Assist in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patients’ care.
• Conduct or participate in daily multi-disciplinary rounds for assigned patients to ensure patients are receiving appropriate and quality care.
• Provide on-call coverage and perform hospital rounds as needed.
• Triage patients to determine urgency of physician evaluation.
• Document and report care in an accurate, timely manner using appropriate forms and records.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and remain flexible in the changing health care environment.
• Assist staff in times of crisis or emergency.
• Meet with the public outside the institution and efficiently market and promote cancer treatment.
• Determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Comply with all federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to patient privacy, patient’s rights, personnel law, safety, labor, and employment law.
• Adhere to Company and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and Disaster Recovery Plan.
• Keep work area and records in a neat and orderly manner.
• Maintain all company equipment in a safe and working manner.
• Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information at all times as required by HIPAA regulations.
• Assist in training new employees to related job duties.
• Will be expected to work at any Company location to help meet the Company’s business needs as directed by collaborating physician.
• Will be expected to work overtime when given sufficient notice of required overtime.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant program.
• Master’s degree required.
• APRN or PA license in appropriate state.
• Prescriptive privileges or eligible to apply.
• Current certification from ANCC or ONS (AOCN-P).
• Current BLS.
• Minimum 5 years experience as APRN or PA, specifically in Oncology.

Requirements

• Critical thinking skills including solid problem solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management, and organizational skills.
• Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness.
• Good command of the English language; second language is an asset but not required.
• Strong customer focus with the ability to build an engaging culture of quality, performance effectiveness, and operational excellence.
• Effectively manages own time, conflicting priorities, self, stress, and professional development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
• Less than 25% travel required.

Benefits

• Standard Core Workdays/Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.