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

UNC Health•Clayton, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

UNC Health is seeking a Hematology/Oncology Advanced Practice Provider to join the COC-accredited oncology program at UNC Health Johnston in Clayton and Smithfield, North Carolina. The role provides high-quality, patient-centered oncology care in a community setting while maintaining a connection with UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and the broader UNC Health Cancer Service Line. The program uses evidence-based treatment approaches and offers subspecialty consultation and multidisciplinary tumor boards. The position supports the continued development of oncology services in Johnston County and provides clinicians with autonomy, local leadership, and opportunities to build longitudinal relationships with patients in a collaborative academic cancer network. The APP functions as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, within approved privileges and scope of practice, and in collaboration with a supervising physician. The APP provides high-quality, cost-effective care and complies with organizational policies, procedures, guidelines, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The role includes clinical care, patient and clinician education, leadership and outreach, professional collaboration, and quality improvement and research-related work. The APP assesses patients, develops diagnoses and treatment plans, orders or prescribes appropriate evidence-based agents, conducts preventive screening, documents care, and performs procedures consistent with departmental guidelines and privileges. The APP also contributes to education, team and systems improvement, clinical protocols, and development of clinical programs or services.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.
North Carolina licensure as an Advanced Practice Provider, such as Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.
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 ensure successful patient care in a clinical setting.
Ability to document in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing.

Responsibilities

Obtain relevant health and medical histories; perform physical assessments; and review and interpret diagnostic tests and results.
Develop differential diagnoses and treatment plans, including prescribing or ordering evidence-based pharmacological agents within departmental guidelines and privileges, and arrange follow-up care.
Incorporate evidence-based initiatives and preventive health screening into patient care; maintain clear, comprehensive, concise medical records.
Maintain knowledge of general disease processes and specialty literature, and select and interpret diagnostic studies appropriately.
Revise care plans to respond to changing patient needs; prioritize work and support efficient patient flow and productivity.
Perform medical procedures consistent with departmental guidelines, privileges, and clinical responsibilities.
Educate patients and families about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up; collaborate with clinicians, staff, and students to support continuity and patient- and family-centered care.
Develop educational materials and provide instruction to physicians, housestaff, nursing, ancillary staff, and students; identify and pursue learning needs.
Provide leadership and instruction through activities such as precepting, shadowing, lectures, training, continuing education, rounds, and staff meetings.
Participate in or develop community and network outreach programs.
Lead or participate in system improvements and apply knowledge of healthcare delivery systems to improve care.
Interact respectfully, courteously, and promptly with patients, families, coworkers, and other team members; respond to customer needs and help resolve problems.
Accept responsibility for work outcomes and share workload with team members.
Engage in continuous quality improvement; consult management on clinical and system issues and models of care.
Lead interdisciplinary teams to integrate patient care services; initiate or revise evidence-based protocols and guidelines.
Work to influence policymaking bodies and develop clinical programs or services to improve patient care.
Document medical records to substantiate accurate billing.