Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)

Salish Cancer Center•Fife, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Salish Cancer Center is seeking a compassionate and skilled Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) specializing in medical oncology and hematology. The ARNP provides meaningful, patient-centered care to individuals and families navigating cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. This role delivers comprehensive, evidence-based oncology care, manages treatment-related symptoms and complications, and supports patients throughout their cancer care journey. The ARNP conducts patient assessments; evaluates and manages acute and chronic conditions within the scope of practice; develops individualized treatment plans with patients, families, physicians, and the multidisciplinary team; and monitors patients receiving systemic cancer treatments. The role also includes prescribing, patient and family education, care coordination, clinical documentation, participation in quality and patient-safety initiatives, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, and organizational policies. The position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, and on-site at Salish Cancer Center in Fife, Washington. The center provides integrative oncology care combining evidence-based treatments with complementary approaches, and offers a modern infusion suite and on-site pharmacy. Salish Cancer Center is a not-for-profit entity of the Puyallup Tribe and applies Native American Preference in employment; placements are made competitively using job-related factors.

Requirements

Master's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
Current, unrestricted Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) license in Washington State.
Current national board certification appropriate to the ARNP's area of practice.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Appropriate prescribing authority and controlled substance registration, as applicable to the position.
Ability to meet all organizational credentialing and privileging requirements.
Demonstrated knowledge of advanced nursing practice, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management.
Strong understanding of applicable federal and Washington State healthcare regulations and professional practice standards.
At least three years of previous experience in medical oncology/hematology or another specialty cancer-care setting.
Experience managing patients receiving systemic cancer treatments and addressing cancer-related symptoms and treatment toxicities.

Nice To Haves

Oncology-specific certification, such as Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP), or the ability to obtain certification within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed patient assessments, including medical histories, physical examinations, and reviews of laboratory, imaging, pathology, and diagnostic results.
Evaluate and manage acute and chronic conditions, with an emphasis on oncology and cancer-related care, within the ARNP's scope of practice.
Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and the multidisciplinary care team to establish, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment plans.
Monitor patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy, and other systemic cancer treatments, including treatment response, adverse effects, and complications.
Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with Washington State laws, organizational policies, clinical guidelines, and professional scope of practice.
Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, medications, symptom management, disease progression, follow-up care, prognosis, and goals of care.
Coordinate referrals, follow-up services, and communication among oncologists, specialists, primary care providers, nursing staff, pharmacists, and other healthcare resources.
Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical record documentation of assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, patient communications, and follow-up care.
Participate in multidisciplinary care planning, quality improvement, utilization review, and initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes and the patient experience.
Follow applicable laws, regulations, credentialing requirements, professional standards, and organizational policies, and maintain current knowledge of evidence-based oncology practices.