Advanced Practice Provider - Foley Cancer Center

We are looking for a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) in the Foley Cancer Center, a comprehensive community cancer center managing patients in multiple settings: cancer clinic, inpatient, emergency room, and telehealth.

About the role

Working collaboratively with physician and nurse partners to provide patient and family-centered care. Under the direction of the Medical Director and/or physician, the Advanced Practice Provider provides healthcare services to patients by following established standards, procedures, and practices in oncology.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• No weeknight call
• One weekend per month on-call coverage

Responsibilities

• Obtain detailed history and perform physical or psychological examinations
• Perform or order X-rays, electrocardiograms, laboratory tests, and other diagnostic procedures, and interpret results
• Administer therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, and wound care
• Assist physicians during surgery or medical procedures
• Instruct patients on prescribed therapeutic regimens, home care, and health maintenance
• Evaluate outcomes of direct patient care and consult with other specialists as required
• Maintain required records and write progress notes on patient charts regarding status, treatments, and procedures
• Provide preventative health care services to long-term patients and arrange consultations and referrals

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or Graduate of an American Medical Association approved Physician Assistant educational program
• 2 years of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience in a specialty area such as Pain Management, Orthopaedics, Emergency Medicine, Psychiatrics, Endocrinology, or Oncology

Qualifications

• Licensed with the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation with advanced certification by a national certifying organization recognized by the Vermont Nursing Board’s scope of practice or licensed by the Vermont Medical Board with certification by a national certifying organization recognized by the Vermont Medical Board for scope of practice
• Unit-specific certifications as required (ACLS, TNCC, PALS, ENPC) per specific department operational framework
• Completion of endorsed patient/visitor de-escalation and restraint program certification based on department-specific guidelines

Skills

• Able to take medical history, assess medical condition, and interpret findings
• Able to prepare and maintain records, write reports, and respond to correspondence
• Skilled in developing and maintaining quality assurance and a continuous quality improvement program
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relations with patients, staff, and the public
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of human relations, group dynamics, and quality improvement techniques
• Able to work in spite of interruptions and meet deadlines under pressure
• Microsoft Office desktop application and navigation skills