Advanced Practice Provider

The US Oncology Network•Eugene, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for its clinic in Eugene, Oregon. The APP will support the Medical Oncology Department by seeing patients, providing treatment education, and offering general support to maintain the center’s standard of care. Oncology experience is preferred; a service-oriented approach and commitment to the organization’s mission are also valued. The position may be filled by a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Clinical Nurse Specialist. It is described as entry-level and typically requires 0–3 years of relevant experience, preferably in the chosen specialty. The general salary range is $90,579–$226,086, with the actual hiring rate dependent on factors including experience, education, responsibilities, location, performance, and internal equity. The role is also eligible for a productivity bonus of up to $18,000 annually, based on performance.

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 Nurse Practitioner pathway: Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification.
For the Physician Assistant pathway: Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program, current NCCPA certification, and current state licensure as a Physician Assistant in the practicing state.
For the Physician Assistant pathway: Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification.
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.
For the Clinical Nurse Specialist pathway: Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification.
The position is entry-level and typically requires 0–3 years of experience in the applicable role; for Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists, the posting specifies post-MSN experience. Experience in the chosen specialty is preferred.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including extensive standing and walking, handling and lifting patients, and occasionally lifting and carrying items weighing up to 40 pounds; reasonable accommodations may be made.

Nice To Haves

Oncology experience.
Experience in the chosen specialty.

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; and prescribe drug therapies according to protocol or physician consultation.
Assist physicians and perform procedures as needed; conduct patient assessments and provide information to physicians before they see patients.
Assess patient and family needs and provide education.
Promote wellness and recommend community resources to address 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.