Suspicion of Cancer Advanced Practice Provider

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt Health is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients undergoing evaluation for a potential cancer diagnosis. The APP will collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate diagnostic workups, provide patient education and support, and facilitate timely referrals to the appropriate specialty services. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering patient-centered oncology care. The Vanderbilt Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery, a part of the Vanderbilt Department of Surgery, has become a national leader in comprehensive surgical care, emphasizing the evaluation and treatment of patients with benign and malignant tissue disorders. They use a multidisciplinary approach, coordinating with Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology, Hematology, Surgical Pathology, Radiology, and other disciplines. The Division is an integral part of the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and the Vanderbilt Breast Center, providing specialized care through the Endocrine Surgery Center and Pancreas Center. Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a leader in its community and region, known for high quality, compassionate, and innovative patient care.

Requirements

LIC-Licensed Nurse Practitioner - Tennessee
LIC-Physician's Assistant Certified - Tennessee
LIC-Registered Nurse - Tennessee
Master's degree
Relevant Work Experience
Less than 1 year of experience

Nice To Haves

Oncology experience

Responsibilities

Obtains and documents a health history; performs and documents complete, system-focused, or symptom-specific physical examination, assessment and plan of care.
In collaboration, provides healthcare services for primary, acute and complex care of patients and manages patients’ overall care, identifying expected outcomes for diagnoses.
Orders, performs, interprets and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated.
Forms differential diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions.
Prescribes therapeutic interventions for both pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic and surgical, needed to achieve expected outcomes.
Utilizes evidence-based, approved practice protocols in planning and implementing care.
Initiates appropriate referrals and consultations.
Provides specialty specific consultation services upon request and within a specialty scope of practice.
Facilitates the patient’s transition between and within health care settings.