Advanced Practice Provider

The US Oncology Network•Blacksburg, VA

About The Position

Under supervision or in collaboration with practice physicians, the Advanced Practice Provider participates in care for individuals, families, and patient groups dealing with cancer or related diagnoses. Care may be delivered in a clinic or virtually via telemedicine. Responsibilities may involve prevention, screening, patient care, management, and research. The provider may serve as a direct caregiver, health care consultant, patient educator, administrator, or researcher. The role ensures compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards and requirements and supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Requirements

For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program.
For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: typically at least 3 years of experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner, preferably in the chosen specialty.
For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in the practicing state, and current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
For the Physician Assistant pathway: successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and current NCCPA certification.
For the Physician Assistant pathway: typically at least 3 years of experience as a practicing Physician Assistant, preferably in the chosen specialty, and current state licensure as a Physician Assistant in the practicing state.
For the Clinical Nurse Specialist pathway: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Clinical Nurse Specialist program.
For the Clinical Nurse Specialist pathway: typically at least 3 years of experience as a practicing Clinical Nurse Specialist, preferably in the chosen specialty.
For the Clinical Nurse Specialist pathway: RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in the practicing state, and current state licensure as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification is required for each listed pathway.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, extensive standing and walking, and occasionally lifting and carrying items up to 40 lbs.
Corrected vision and hearing to the normal range are required.

Nice To Haves

AOCNP certification preferred for Nurse Practitioners.
AOCNS certification preferred for Clinical Nurse Specialists, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Initiate and document appropriate interventions; evaluate and record patient and family responses; and prescribe therapies as indicated.
Perform procedures with minimal supervision.
Assess patient and family needs and provide education.
Promote wellness and recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs.
Incorporate evidence-based research into clinical practice, as applicable.
Apply knowledge of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements.
Complete patient charge capture and medical record documentation in a timely manner.
Provide case management for patients and their families, as applicable.
Serve as a resource for nursing staff by providing information on clinical trials, as applicable.
Provide palliative care for patients and their families as needed.
Promote or provide staff education, as applicable.
Round at affiliated hospitals and provide weekend or after-hours calls, as applicable.
Mentor new advanced practice providers, as applicable.
Precept advanced practice provider students, as applicable.
Perform other duties as assigned.