APP Genetics

About the role

Join a Legacy of Care – Delivering over 50 years of Healing and Hope. For over five decades Cancer Care Northwest has been the Inland Northwest's premier cancer center, providing an integrated approach to the diagnosis, treatment and healing of cancer and blood-related diseases. We are searching for dedicated professionals who share our passion in saving lives. This position will play a key role in identifying and managing patients at elevated risk for hereditary cancers, while collaborating closely with oncologists, breast surgeons, and radiologists.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for oncology and hereditary risk patients.
• Initiate and document appropriate interventions; prescribe therapies as indicated.
• Perform procedures with minimal supervision.
• Provide education and wellness resources to patients and families.
• Incorporate evidence-based research into clinical practice.
• Ensure timely documentation and charge capture.
• Participate in case management, palliative care, and staff education.

Genetics & High-Risk Focus:

• Conduct cancer genetic risk assessments for patients with personal or family history of cancer.
• Provide counseling on inheritance patterns, testing options, and implications for care.
• Interpret genetic test results and communicate findings to patients and care teams.
• Develop individualized surveillance and risk-reduction plans for high-risk breast patients.
• Monitor patients longitudinally for changes in risk status, clinical findings, or genetic updates.
• Participate in continuing education such as tumor boards, case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives related to genetics and high-risk care.
• Maintain current knowledge of genetic guidelines (i.e. NCCN, ACMG) and integrate evidence-based genetics into practice, including variant reclassification and secondary findings.
• Support clinical research related to cancer genetics and hereditary syndromes.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• DNP/MSN from an accredited nursing school; completion of NP program
• ARNP/RN licensure and CGRA certification
• Minimum 3 years of experience, preferably in oncology or genetics
• City of Hope training is preferred
• Current BLS/CPR certification

Work Environment and Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to: Regularly: stand, walk, grasp, reach, talk, and hear Occasionally: sit, bend, stoop/crouch, lift up to 40 pounds, pull/push up to 40 pounds, and carry up to 40 pounds Vision: clearly see up to 5 feet with or without corrective lenses The employee will be exposed to blood borne pathogens, toxic or caustic chemicals, and ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

Pay

Salary Range DOE $125,000 - $182,000

Benefits

Benefit information can be found at https://careers.usoncology.com/benefits