Advanced Practice Provider - Lung Cancer

About the role

The Lung Cancer Program is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and coordination of patient care plans, exercising independent clinical judgment. This position serves as a clinical resource to healthcare teams both within and outside VCU Medical Center, providing care coordination, outreach, and education. Collaboration with team members in clinical research is also expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical and/or surgical patient care to individuals with acute and chronic complaints in collaboration with the Attending Physician.
• Perform histories and physicals; order and interpret tests; make diagnoses; treat injuries/illness; assist with surgical procedures; counsel patients; and prescribe medication as defined by the Virginia Board of Medicine.
• Coordinate patient care across the continuum of services throughout the patient’s illness trajectory.
• Assess health status through health histories, physical examinations, screening, diagnostic tests, direct patient care, therapeutic interventions, and medication prescribing.
• Initiate emergency procedures as needed and practice safety, environmental, and infection control methods.
• Make rounds with attending physicians, supervise patient care and support staff, and document all pertinent information in the patient’s medical record.
• Develop treatment plans based on history and physical findings, formulate short- and long-term therapeutic plans, and incorporate physical, spiritual, cultural, and psychosocial aspects of care.
• Establish priorities to meet health needs of individuals, families, or communities; maintain effective communication with the healthcare team to ensure coordinated care.
• Serve as a consultant to other healthcare professionals and act as a liaison for staff, patients, and families.
• Collaborate in the development, implementation, communication, and monitoring of multidisciplinary care plans for complex patients.
• Provide patient, family, and caregiver education; may train residents, fellows, and other healthcare staff in the specialty area.
• Utilize current research to develop, implement, and evaluate critical paths and standards of care; support and participate in clinical trials.
• Incorporate clinical judgment in ethical decision-making and promote interdisciplinary collaboration to resolve ethical dilemmas.
• Seek professional growth through organizational affiliations, educational programs, and participation in teaching and continuing education activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of VCU Health.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwife, or Physician Assistant Program.
• Current Virginia licensure as a Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwife, or Physician Assistant.
• Current national certification appropriate for the role.
• Credentialing in accordance with medical staff by-laws for the specific job title.
• Current CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications; additional certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS) may be required based on departmental needs.
• Previous clinical experience with the population served.

Preferred Qualifications

• Service-specific certification.
• Three years of previous clinical experience with the population served.
• Experience in an academic healthcare system.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting/Carrying: 0–50 lbs., 50–100 lbs., 100+ lbs.
• Push/Pull: 0–50 lbs., 50–100 lbs.
• Positions: Sitting, walking, standing.
• Movements: Stooping, kneeling, squatting, crawling, climbing, balance, bending.
• Additional demands: Manual dexterity, shift work, maneuvering patient weight, hearing alarms/telephone, reaching above shoulder, repetitive arm/hand movements, finger dexterity, color vision, near and far acuity.
• Hazards: Latex glove use, exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals, moving mechanical parts, dust/fumes, potential electrical shock, x-ray/electromagnetic energy, high-pitched noises, gaseous risk exposure.

Mental/Sensory Requirements

• Strong recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, logical thinking.
• Emotional demands: Fast-paced environment, steady pace, ability to handle multiple priorities, frequent intense customer interactions, noisy environment, adaptability to frequent change.

Pay

• APP – Ambulatory: $127,595.60 – $154,073.84
• APP – Hospital: $130,408.90 – $155,200.02
• APP – Critical Care: $137,327.32 – $165,786.33
• APP – C/T Surgery: $141,620.36 – $176,276.81
• Actual salary offers will be based on relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.