Oncology, Advanced Practice Provider

About the role

The Advanced Practice Provider, Oncology (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) is an integral member of the oncology care team, responsible for providing comprehensive and compassionate care to a diverse patient population. This position involves coordination of care across the continuum, including outpatient and inpatient settings, and emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient education, and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive health assessments, including physical exams, history taking, and diagnostic evaluations.
• Formulates and implements treatment plans for oncology patients in collaboration with collaborating physicians and the care team.
• Involved in lung cancer screening program, lung cancer clinic, and rapid diagnostic clinic.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests and imaging results.
• Provides ongoing evaluation of patients’ response to treatment and adjusts care plans as indicated.
• Educates patients and families regarding disease processes, treatment options, side effects, and supportive care.
• Participates in clinical rounds, tumor boards, and interdisciplinary care conferences.
• Coordinates referrals and follow-up care to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives, research efforts, and professional development activities.
• Serves as a resource for staff education and supports the development of oncology care standards and protocols.

Requirements

• Licensed to provide either advanced practice nursing services in the State of Illinois as issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in accordance with the Illinois Nurse Practice Act OR physician assistant services as issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in accordance with the Illinois Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987.
• Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and State of Illinois for prescribing of narcotics.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACL) certifications.
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hospital environment while maintaining patient-centered focus.
• Previous experience in oncology or hematology practice (outpatient or inpatient) is preferred.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, holiday, well-being, and sick leave.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) time and dollars.
• Health, life, dental, and retirement plans.
• Paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance.
• Concierge relocation services.
• Student loan repayment counseling.

Pay

Clinical base hourly pay range for this salaried position: $60.39-$68.10. Additional compensation components such as bonuses or incentives may be applicable based on metric achievement.

About the workplace

The OSF Healthcare Cancer Institute welcomed its first patient in February 2024. This 200,000 square foot facility is estimated to serve 3,700 cancer patients annually and includes infusion facilities, dietary guidance, diagnostic testing, cancer support services, surgery, and radiation therapy. The institute focuses on a patient-centered experience, offering tailored treatment plans to meet medical and emotional needs.

The OSF Breakthrough Treatment Center provides access to novel therapies and clinical trials for difficult-to-treat cancers. Accreditations include the American College of Surgeons - Commission on Cancer (CoC), National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), and National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC). The facility is also recognized for excellence in breast ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), mammography, MRI, nuclear medicine, and ultrasound.