Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Hematology Oncology Smithfield

UNC Health • Smithfield, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

UNC Health is seeking a Hematology/Oncology Advanced Practice Provider to join its COC-accredited oncology program at UNC Health Johnston, serving sites in Clayton and Smithfield, North Carolina. The role provides high-quality, patient-centered oncology care in a community setting while remaining connected with UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and the broader UNC Health Cancer Service Line. The program offers evidence-based treatment approaches, subspecialty consultation, and multidisciplinary tumor boards, along with meaningful clinical autonomy and opportunities to support the development of oncology services in Johnston County.

The APP works as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, within approved privileges and scope of practice, and in collaboration with a supervising physician. The provider obtains histories, performs assessments, interprets diagnostic results, develops diagnoses and treatment plans, orders or prescribes appropriate evidence-based therapies, and arranges follow-up. The role also includes patient and clinician education, leadership and outreach, professional collaboration, quality improvement, research-related activity, and development or revision of care protocols. The APP follows organizational policies and relevant regulatory and accreditation standards and reflects UNC Health’s mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.
• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider in North Carolina.
• Board certification if required by the department.
• DEA registration.
• Demonstrated clinical competency.
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong written and verbal communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to interact effectively to support successful patient care in a clinical setting.
• No prior professional experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain relevant health and medical histories; perform physical assessments; and review and interpret diagnostic tests and results.
• Develop differential diagnoses and select and interpret diagnostic studies to determine diagnoses.
• Develop, implement, and revise treatment plans, including ordering or prescribing appropriate evidence-based medications within departmental guidelines, privileges, and scope of practice.
• Schedule appropriate follow-up and adapt care plans to meet changing patient needs.
• Conduct preventive health screenings based on age, history, and patient needs.
• Maintain clear, comprehensive, concise patient-care records and documentation that supports accurate billing.
• Maintain knowledge of general disease processes and specialty literature, including developing areas.
• Perform medical procedures consistent with departmental guidelines, privileges, and clinical responsibilities.
• Prioritize work and assist staff with efficient patient flow; maintain productivity standards and participate in productivity improvement projects.
• Educate patients and families about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up; develop educational materials and provide instruction to clinicians, staff, and students.
• Identify and pursue learning needs and attend relevant education programs.
• Provide instruction to physicians, housestaff, nurses, ancillary staff, and students, including through precepting, shadowing, lectures, training, continuing education, rounds, and meetings.
• Participate in or develop community and network outreach programs.
• Apply understanding of healthcare systems to improve care delivery and lead or participate in systems-improvement efforts.
• Communicate respectfully and promptly with patients, families, coworkers, and other care-team members; respond to customer needs and resolve problems.
• Accept responsibility for work outcomes and share overall workload with team members.
• Identify and implement continuous quality-improvement processes; consult with management on clinical and system issues and models of care.
• Lead interdisciplinary teams to provide integrated patient care.
• Initiate or revise protocols and guidelines to reflect evidence-based changes in care management.
• Work to influence policy-making bodies to improve patient care and develop clinical programs or services to improve care.
• Collaborate with a supervising physician and interdisciplinary healthcare team in accordance with approved privileges and organizational standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level