Advanced Practice Provider, Genetic Counseling and High Risk Breast Program

The US Oncology Network•Calverton, MD

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

MOH is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Clinical Nurse Specialist) to join our expanding Genetic Counseling and High-Risk Breast Program. This APP will be instrumental in identifying and managing patients at increased risk for hereditary cancers, especially breast cancer, and will collaborate closely with oncologists, genetic counselors, breast surgeons, and radiologists. Under the supervision or collaboration of practice physicians, the APP will care for individuals, families, and patient groups dealing with cancer, hereditary conditions, or related diagnoses. Care can be provided in clinics or virtually via telemedicine. Responsibilities encompass prevention, screening, patient care, management, and research, including genetic risk assessment and counseling. The APP may function as a direct caregiver, healthcare consultant, patient educator, administrator, or researcher. The role requires ensuring compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards, and adherence to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Requirements

MSN from an accredited nursing school; completion of NP program (for Nurse Practitioner).
RN licensure and NP certification in Maryland (for Nurse Practitioner).
Minimum 3 years of experience, preferably in oncology or genetics (for Nurse Practitioner).
AOCNP preferred (for Nurse Practitioner).
Current BLS/CPR certification (for Nurse Practitioner).
Completion of accredited PA program (for Physician Assistant).
NCCPA certification and Maryland PA license (for Physician Assistant).
Minimum 3 years of experience, preferably in oncology or genetics (for Physician Assistant).
Current BLS/CPR certification (for Physician Assistant).
Candidate will be asked to complete genetics focused training, as determine by Maryland Oncology Hematology, within 24 months of hire (if not previously completed).

Nice To Haves

AOCNP preferred

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.
Mentor new APPs and precept students.
Conduct 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.