APP Sr.

The US Oncology Network•Brandywine, MD

About The Position

Maryland Oncology Hematology is hiring a Senior Advanced Practice Provider to deliver patient-centered cancer care. The role assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care; performs procedures; prescribes therapies as indicated; and provides education, case management, and palliative care for patients and families. The provider uses evidence-based research, maintains timely and accurate clinical documentation and charge capture, and may support clinical-trial education, staff development, APP leadership, and student precepting. Duties may include affiliated-hospital rounds and weekend or after-hours calls. The role may supervise clinical nursing and support staff and serve as a community resource and subject matter expert. The role is for either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. The general annual pay scale is $124,223.38–$191,304.00; actual hiring rate depends on factors including experience, education, responsibilities, location, and work performance. A potential sign-on bonus may be available. The position involves an oncology/hematology clinic environment, including potential exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other related conditions. Physical duties include extensive standing and walking, assisting patients with movement, and occasionally lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

For Nurse Practitioners: Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program.
For Nurse Practitioners: Typically at least 6 years of experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner, preferably in the chosen specialty.
For Nurse Practitioners: RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in the practicing state.
For Nurse Practitioners: Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
For Nurse Practitioners: Current BLS/CPR certification.
For Physician Assistants: Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
For Physician Assistants: Current NCCPA certification.
For Physician Assistants: Typically at least 6 years of experience as a practicing Physician Assistant, preferably in the chosen specialty.
For Physician Assistants: Current state license as a Physician Assistant in the practicing state.
For Physician Assistants: Current BLS/CPR certification.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Nice To Haves

AOCNP certification preferred.
Nurse Practitioner experience in the chosen specialty is preferred.
Physician Assistant experience in the chosen specialty is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Initiate and document appropriate interventions, evaluate and record patient and family responses, and prescribe therapies as indicated.
Perform procedures and mentor or train other providers.
Assess patient and family needs and provide education.
Promote wellness and recommend community resources to address patient and family needs.
Incorporate evidence-based research into clinical practice.
Apply knowledge of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements.
Complete patient charge capture and medical record documentation in a timely manner.
Provide case management for patients and families as needed.
Serve as a resource for nursing staff by providing information about clinical trials.
Provide palliative care for patients and families as needed.
Promote and provide staff education as a subject matter expert.
Round at affiliated hospitals and provide weekend or after-hours calls as applicable.
Provide education and resources to the community as a subject matter expert.
Potentially supervise clinical nursing and support staff.
Potentially serve in a practice-wide or network-wide APP leadership role.
Potentially precept APP students.
Mentor new advanced practice providers.
Perform other duties as assigned.