APRN Oncology

Position Summary

Aids physicians in patient care and education. Manages patient care, triage, and documentation.

Key Performance Areas

• Assesses physical and psychosocial status of patients
• Writes prescriptions for medications, blood products, and other treatments
• Determines eligibility for clinical trials
• Interprets and evaluates test results
• Communicates patient care updates to physicians
• Manages family dynamics and coping mechanisms
• Participates in multi-disciplinary rounds
• Triage patients based on urgency
• Documents and reports care accurately and promptly
• Provides on-call coverage and performs hospital rounds
• Trains new employees

Position Qualifications/Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant program
• Master’s degree required
• APRN or PA license in appropriate state
• Prescriptive privileges or eligibility to apply
• Current certification from ANCC or ONS (AOCN-P)
• Current BLS
• Minimum 5 years experience as APRN or PA, specifically in Oncology

Core Capabilities

• Analysis & Critical Thinking: Solid problem-solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management, and organizational skills
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness
• Communication Skills: Good command of the English language, effective oral and written communication, active listening, and balanced feedback provision
• Customer Service & Organizational Awareness: Strong customer focus, ability to build quality culture, business and political acumen, collaboration, partnerships, and positive relations with employees, physicians, and community
• Self-Management: Effective time management, prioritization, stress management, self-motivation, self-starter ability, and independence with limited supervision
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Travel

Less than 25%

Standard Core Workdays/Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Pay

$80,000.00 - $170,000.00