Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, Division of Hematology & Oncology, Medical Oncology

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology. This position will provide comprehensive, continuous, and personalized care to patients in the area of hematology and oncology.

Essential Functions

• Conduct comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessment of patients.
• Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests.
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Collaborate with other providers and members of the health care team in delivery of care and make appropriate referrals when needed.
• Educate patients and families about medical conditions and treatment plans.
• Facilitate staff, patient, and family decision making using evidence-based practice.
• Participate in research and development projects.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

Minimum Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner: Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program. Active Ohio APRN license with prescriptive authority. Active Board Certification in appropriate nursing specialty. Three (3) years nursing experience.
• Physician Assistant: Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program. Active Ohio Physician Assistant license with prescriptive authority. Certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Two to three (2-3) years of experience working and treating patients with Hematology-Oncology related health issues.

Additional Qualifications

Considered 2-3 years of experience working and treating patients with Hematology-Oncology related health issues.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Sitting - Often
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing)
• Hearing, listening - Often
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Often
• Walking - Often
• Bending - Seldom
• Squatting - Seldom
• Reaching overhead - Seldom
• Pulling, pushing - Seldom