APP I

The US Oncology Network • Kingsport, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the APP I diagnoses and treats acute, episodic, or chronic illnesses related to oncology and hematology, independently or as part of a healthcare team, with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention. The position supports and adheres to Tennessee Cancer Specialists’ Code of Ethical Conduct and compliance policies.

The role involves evaluating patient histories, symptoms, examination findings, and diagnostic information; developing diagnoses and treatment plans; recommending interventions; prescribing medications when legally authorized; and ordering, performing, or interpreting diagnostic tests. The APP educates and counsels patients about illness management, health promotion, risk reduction, medication regimens, and potential side effects or interactions. The position also maintains detailed patient records, monitors for adverse drug reactions, and keeps current with developments in the field.

The role requires attendance at the scheduled clinic site during assigned shift hours and travel to multiple clinics as assigned. The work takes place in an oncology/hematology clinic environment and involves frequent interaction with staff, patients, and the public.

Requirements

• Graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Active Tennessee state license.
• Current BLS certification.
• Maintain current education requirements.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including extensive standing and walking, manual and finger dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and occasional lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Corrected vision and hearing to the normal range.
• Required to be present at the scheduled clinic site during assigned shift hours.
• Ability to work in an environment involving exposure to infectious diseases, toxic substances, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic.
• Communication, comprehension, active listening, speaking, reading, critical thinking, active learning, and independent research skills.
• Dependability, including assisting others, meeting deadlines, accountability, maintaining focus, punctuality, and good attendance.
• Social perceptiveness, coordination, persuasion, and patient-focused service skills.
• Time management, organization, job knowledge, and commitment to quality and continual improvement.
• Ability to instruct others and exercise judgment and decision-making.
• Desktop computer skills, including database or EMR applications, computer navigation, and Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 0–3 years of prior experience in oncology and at least one year of APP experience are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret patients’ histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
• Diagnose and/or treat chronic or acute health conditions and illnesses.
• Recommend diagnostic or therapeutic interventions, considering safety, cost, invasiveness, simplicity, acceptability, adherence, and efficacy.
• Prescribe medications as legally authorized, selecting dosages, routes, and frequencies based on patient characteristics and medication efficacy, safety, and cost.
• Educate patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to their circumstances.
• Order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests, including complete blood counts, electrocardiograms, and radiographs.
• Maintain complete and detailed records of patients’ health care plans and prognoses.
• Recommend interventions to modify behaviors associated with health risks.
• Develop treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.
• Detect and respond to adverse drug reactions, particularly among vulnerable populations.
• Keep abreast of developments in nursing through current literature, colleague discussions, and participation in professional organizations or conferences.
• Counsel patients about medication regimens and possible side effects or interactions with food supplements, over-the-counter medications, herbal remedies, and other substances.
• Provide patients with information to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability.
• Perform additional duties as requested or assigned.
• Travel to multiple clinics to perform job duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level