Advanced Practice Provider - Research

The US Oncology Network•Merrifield, VA

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About The Position

Virginia Cancer Specialists is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider to work with its Research Department. The role encompasses expert practice, education, care management, consultation, nursing research, and leadership. Responsibilities may relate to prevention, screening, patient care, management, and research. The provider may serve as a direct caregiver, health care consultant, patient educator, administrator, or researcher. The position 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: 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: current state license 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: 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 pathway.
Entry-level role typically requiring 0–3 years of experience: post-MSN experience for Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists, or experience as a practicing Physician Assistant.
Compliance with applicable OSHA and other regulatory standards and requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the chosen specialty is preferred for Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Clinical Nurse Specialists.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for individual patients.
Initiate and document appropriate interventions; evaluate and record patient and family responses within practice protocol; prescribe drug therapies per protocol or physician consultation.
Assist physicians, perform procedures as needed, conduct patient assessments, and provide physicians with information before they see patients.
Assess patient and family needs and provide education.
Promote wellness and recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs.
Promote and provide staff education.
Incorporate evidence-based research into clinical practice.
Maintain knowledge of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements.
Complete patient charge tickets.
Provide case management for oncology clients and their families.
Serve as a resource for nursing staff by providing information about clinical trials being studied.
May supervise clinical nursing and support staff.
May mentor new mid-level providers.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards and requirements.
Support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.