Advanced Practice Nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner - Hematology & Oncology

Summary The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for an Advanced Practice Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner - Hematology & Oncology. The Advanced Practice Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner - Hematology & Oncology will function in Medicine Service. Duties Major Duties: Provide comprehensive clinical management for benign classical hematologic conditions - including evaluation - diagnosis - treatment planning - and longitudinal follow-up for anemia - thrombocytopenia - neutropenia - coagulation disorders - iron disorders - and other non-malignant hematologic diseasesDeliver cancer survivorship care - including surveillance for recurrence - identification and management of late/long-term effects - psychosocial support - preventive health strategies - and transition planning across survivorship phasesParticipate in shared-care management with supervising physicians for select solid tumor and malignant hematology patients - including interval assessments - review of diagnostic studies - collaborative treatment discussions - and continuity-of-care responsibilitiesConduct independent clinic visits - obtaining histories - performing targeted physical examinations - interpreting laboratory and imaging results - initiating evidence-based diagnostic workups - and formulating management plans within approved clinical privilegesProvide comprehensive management for patients receiving active oncology or hematology treatment - including monitoring treatment response - reviewing labs and imaging - assessing tolerance - adjusting supportive-care interventions - coordinating follow-up - and ensuring safe continuity of carePerform thorough toxicity and side-effect assessments for systemic therapies (chemotherapy - immunotherapy - targeted agents) - applying evidence-based guidelines to classify severity - initiate diagnostics or supportive interventions - and escalate care when appropriateCoordinate interdisciplinary care with physicians - nursing - pharmacy - nutrition - social work - survivorship services - and other specialty teams to provide integrated care across the Hematology/Oncology continuumParticipate in tumor boards - multidisciplinary case conferences - and team meetings - presenting cases and contributing to collaborative management plansProvide clear - culturally sensitive patient and family education regarding diagnoses - treatment options - survivorship expectations - toxicity management - and self-care strategiesEnsure timely follow-up - including triage of patient messages - prescription management - reviewing external records - responding to clinical inquiries - and coordinating diagnostic follow-upDocument all clinical encounters clearly and accurately within the electronic medical record - adhering to all VHA policies - facility standards - regulatory requirements - and clinical-privilege parametersMedicine Service Universal NP Functional Statement Duties: Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions - emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practiceDevelops and implements individualized plans to achieve optimal population health and disease managementDemonstrates leadership and works collaboratively within the interdisciplinary teamOrders and interprets labs - tests - and diagnostic studiesPrescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions in alignment with clinical privilegesInitiates referrals and consults to specialty services as clinically indicatedProvides education to Veterans and their familiesAssesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomesExemplifies ICARE core values - Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and ExcellenceVA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual positionRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized