APP

Location: Manassas, Virginia (Bristow office) · Job ID: 43814

About the role

Virginia Cancer Specialists, an affiliate of McKesson Specialty Health and US Oncology, a leader in cancer care, is seeking a Full Time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for our Bristow office. Under supervision or in collaboration with practice physicians, the APP is involved in the care of individuals, families, and patient groups dealing with cancer or related diagnoses. Care may be delivered in clinic or virtually via telemedicine. Responsibilities may include duties related to prevention, screening, patient care, management, and research. The APP may serve as direct caregiver, health care consultant, patient educator, administrator, or researcher. Ensures compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards and supports the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for individual patients.
• Initiates and documents appropriate interventions; evaluates and records patient/family response within practice protocol; prescribes drug therapies per protocol/physician consultation.
• Assists physicians and performs procedures as needed; conducts patient assessments and provides physician with information prior to seeing the patient.
• Assesses patient/family needs and provides education.
• Promotes wellness and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Promotes/provides staff education.
• Incorporates evidence-based research into clinical practice.
• Knowledgeable of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements.
• Completes patient charge tickets.
• Provides case management for oncology clients and their families.
• May supervise the activities of clinical nursing and support staff.
• May mentor new mid-level providers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program.
• Entry-level; typically requires 0–3 years post-MSN experience, preferably in the chosen specialty.
• RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
• Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification required.

Physician Assistant

• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) certification.
• Entry-level; typically requires 0–3 years of experience as a practicing Physician Assistant, preferably in the chosen specialty.
• Current state license as a Physician Assistant in practicing state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification required.

Clinical Nurse Specialist

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Clinical Nurse Specialist program.
• Entry-level; typically requires 0–3 years post-MSN experience, preferably in the chosen specialty.
• RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
• Current state licensure as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification required.

Physical Demands

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.