Advanced Practice Provider Oncology
About The Position
Saint Anthony Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and skilled Oncology Nurse Practitioner to join our established oncology program in Rockford, Illinois. This advanced practice provider will collaborate closely with oncologist, three advances practice providers, infusion nurses, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary care teams to provide high-quality, evidence-based care for adult oncology patients. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced provider with a strong interest in oncology to make a meaningful impact within a respected community healthcare organization. This is a full-time opportunity with a collaborative oncology team, primarily in an outpatient oncology practice setting. The role involves managing and supporting patients through all phases of cancer treatment, with comprehensive multidisciplinary support including nursing, pharmacy, nutrition, social work, and palliative care. There is an opportunity to participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient education programs. The role will occasionally outreach to patients in our Mendota and Dixon communities and provide weekly coverage and oversight in our infusion clinic. The schedule is Monday to Friday, with no weekends or holidays.
Requirements
- Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- One year of advanced practice provider experience
- Current Illinois Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure or eligibility
- Current DEA registration or ability to obtain
- Eligible for hospital credentialing and privileging
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising oncologists
- Manage patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and supportive treatments
- Monitor treatment response, toxicities, and disease progression
- Order, interpret, and communicate laboratory and diagnostic test results
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, symptom management, and survivorship care
- Coordinate care with specialists, primary care providers, and ancillary services
- Provide symptom management and supportive oncology care
- Document patient encounters accurately and efficiently within the electronic medical record
- Participate in quality, safety, and patient satisfaction initiatives
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Vacation and holiday time off
- Well-being time
- Sick leave
- CME time and dollars
- Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
- Paid occurrence based malpractice
- Concierge relocation services
- Student Loan repayment counseling
- Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
