APP

The US Oncology Network•Ardmore, PA

17h

About The Position

Alliance Cancer Specialists is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider for its Operations team. The position will primarily be located at the Lankenau Practice at Main Line Health. Under the supervision of or in collaboration with practice physicians, the APP cares for individuals, families, and patient groups dealing with cancer or related diagnoses. Care may be provided in person or virtually through telemedicine, and may involve prevention, screening, patient care, management, and research. The APP 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 supports the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards. The APP assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care; initiates and documents interventions; evaluates and records patient and family responses; and prescribes therapies as indicated. The role includes performing procedures with minimal supervision, educating patients and families, promoting wellness, recommending community resources, and incorporating evidence-based research into clinical practice. Responsibilities also include timely charge capture and medical record documentation, knowledge of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements, and likely case management. Depending on practice needs, the APP may round at affiliated hospitals, take weekend or after-hours calls, support nursing staff with clinical-trial information, provide palliative care or staff education, mentor new APPs, and precept APP students. Other duties may be assigned.

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, plus current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
For the Physician Assistant pathway: successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program, current NCCPA certification, and current state license as a Physician Assistant in the practicing state.
For the Clinical Nurse Specialist pathway: MSN from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Clinical Nurse Specialist program; RN state licensure and current State Board of Nursing registration in the practicing state; and current state licensure as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Typically, at least 3 years of experience practicing in the applicable role (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Clinical Nurse Specialist).
Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification is required.
Solid knowledge of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, extensive standing and walking, and occasional lifting and carrying of items up to 40 pounds.
Corrected vision and hearing within the normal range.

Nice To Haves

For Nurse Practitioners: experience in the chosen specialty is preferred; AOCNP certification is preferred.
For Physician Assistants: experience in the chosen specialty is preferred.
For Clinical Nurse Specialists: experience in the chosen specialty is preferred; AOCN certification is preferred, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients.
Initiate and document appropriate interventions; evaluate and record patient and family responses; 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.
Complete patient charge capture and medical record documentation in a timely fashion.
Provide case management for patients and their families as needed.
Serve as a resource for nursing staff by providing information being studied in clinical trials, as needed.
Provide palliative care for patients and their families as needed.
Promote or provide staff education as needed.
Round at affiliated hospitals and respond to weekend or after-hours calls as responsibilities require.
Mentor new advanced practice providers and precept APP students as needed.
Ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards and requirements, and support the US Oncology Compliance Program.
Perform other duties as assigned.