Advanced Practice Provider Medical Oncology
About The Position
The Advanced Practice Provider - Medical Oncology is an advanced practice nurse or physician assistant with specialty training to practice in an oncology setting. This APP will evaluate diagnoses, clinically monitor and manage oncology, hematology patients utilizing advanced assessment skills and knowledge of clinical therapeutics. The APP role is an integrated one, which includes clinical, educational, and research components. Other roles include but are not limited to chemotherapy teaching, cancer surveillance and symptom management. The APP demonstrates expertise in providing clinical care and counseling to individuals concerned about medical oncology. Job Specifics: Our hematology/oncology team is growing and is excited to welcome an APP to join us at the OSF Healthcare Cancer Institute. The Cancer Institute is attached to OSF Francis Medical Center, a level one trauma center in Peoria, Illinois This APP would practice at top of license while collaborating with physicians in providing care. Schedule is primarily Monday-Friday with no weekend call. Services offered include IV chemotherapy, oral chemotherapy adherence programs, clinical trials, radiation therapy, managing side effects and survivorship. OSF Healthcare Cancer Institute The Cancer Institue welcomed our first patient in February 2024. We estimate that this 200,000 square foot modern building will serve 3,700 cancer patients annually. Patients will find infusion facilities, dietary guidance, diagnostic testing, cancer support services, surgery and radiation therapy all on campus. Our cancer experts collaborate to develop a tailored treatment plan to meet patients medical and emotional needs. We focus on the whole person, providing a patient-centered experience. We are home to the OSF Breakthrough Treatment Center, where we provide people battling difficult-to-treat cancers access to the most promising medical breakthroughs, novel therapies and clinical trials from around the world. Accreditation include American College of Surgeons - Commission on Cancer (CoC), National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a national program overseen by the American College of Surgeons. Recognition of excellence by National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC), American College of Radiography in breast ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), mammography, MRI, nuclear medicine and ultrasound
Requirements
- Master's degree in nursing
- American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS
- Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and State of Illinois for prescribing of narcotics
- Illinois Registered Nurse License
- Illinois Advanced Practice Nurse License
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented
Nice To Haves
- Oncology Experience
- Oncology Nursing Certification
Responsibilities
- Evaluate diagnoses
- Clinically monitor and manage oncology, hematology patients utilizing advanced assessment skills and knowledge of clinical therapeutics
- Chemotherapy teaching
- Cancer surveillance
- Symptom management
- Providing clinical care and counseling to individuals concerned about medical oncology
Benefits
- Generous paid time off!
- Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
- Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
- Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
- CME time and dollars
- Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
- Paid occurrence based malpractice
- Concierge relocation services
- Student Loan repayment counseling
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
