APP
About The Position
Virginia Cancer Specialists, an affiliate of McKesson Specialty Health and US Oncology, is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider for its Bristow office. Under the supervision of or in collaboration with practice physicians, the APP participates in caring for individuals, families, and patient groups dealing with cancer or related diagnoses. Care may be provided in the clinic or virtually through telemedicine. Duties 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.
Requirements
- Nurse Practitioner pathway: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program; current RN state licensure and registration with the State Board of Nursing in the practicing state; current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner; and current BLS/CPR certification.
- Physician Assistant pathway: Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program; current NCCPA certification; current state license as a Physician Assistant in the practicing state; and current BLS/CPR certification.
- Clinical Nurse Specialist pathway: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Clinical Nurse Specialist program; current RN state licensure and registration with the State Board of Nursing in the practicing state; current state licensure as a Clinical Nurse Specialist; and current BLS/CPR certification.
- Typically requires 0–3 years of experience in the applicable profession or post-MSN experience; the position is entry-level.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, extensive standing and walking, and occasionally lifting or carrying up to 40 lbs.
- Corrected vision and hearing to the normal range.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the chosen specialty is preferred.
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 meet 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.
- May supervise clinical nursing and support staff.
- May mentor new mid-level providers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards and requirements, and support the US Oncology Compliance Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
