APRN/PA

American Oncology Network•Warner Robins, GA

7d•$92,500 - $152,875•Onsite

About The Position

The APRN/PA assists physicians in the care and teaching of patients at Central Georgia Cancer Care. The role involves assessing patients, interpreting diagnostic findings, supporting treatment and follow-up, coordinating with collaborating physicians and multidisciplinary teams, and helping patients and families manage the effects of cancer care. The position also includes on-call coverage, hospital rounds as needed, patient triage, documentation, staff training, and community outreach to promote cancer treatment. The employee may be directed by the collaborating physician to work at any Company location and may be expected to work overtime when given sufficient notice.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
Master’s degree required.
Current APRN or PA license in the appropriate state.
Prescriptive privileges or eligibility to apply for them.
Current ANCC or ONS (AOCN-P) certification.
Current BLS certification.
At least 5 years of experience as an APRN or PA, specifically in oncology.
Critical-thinking, problem-solving, analytical, decision-making, planning, time-management, organizational, and detail-orientation skills, with the ability to exercise independent judgment.
Interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation, and diversity awareness; ability to handle sensitive and confidential material and emotionally charged matters effectively.
Good command of English and effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills; active listening and balanced feedback skills.
Strong customer focus and ability to support quality, performance effectiveness, operational excellence, collaboration, partnerships, and positive employee, physician, and community relations.
Ability to manage time, competing priorities, stress, and professional development; self-motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision.
Ability to work remotely effectively as required.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and manage competing priorities and demands from multiple stakeholders and sites.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Travel of less than 25%.

Nice To Haves

A second language is an asset but is not required.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical and psychosocial status through interviews, health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic studies.
Write prescriptions for medications, blood products based on laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.
Determine patient eligibility for clinical trials based on findings.
Interpret and evaluate study and test findings.
Relay appropriate patient-care information to the collaborating physician.
Administer therapeutic measures and obtain specimens as prescribed.
Dictate follow-up letters to referring physicians summarizing treatment, response, and plan.
Dictate or write patient histories, admissions, progress notes, and discharge notes in a timely manner.
Assist with family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care.
Conduct or participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds for assigned patients to ensure appropriate, quality care.
Provide on-call coverage and perform hospital rounds as needed.
Triage patients to determine the urgency of physician evaluation.
Document and report care accurately and in a timely manner using appropriate forms and records.
Remain willing to learn and flexible in a changing health care environment.
Assist staff during crises or emergencies.
Meet with the public outside the institution and market and promote cancer treatment.
Determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of assignments.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including those concerning patient privacy, patient rights, personnel, safety, labor, and employment; follow Company and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and the Disaster Recovery Plan.
Keep the work area and records neat and orderly.
Maintain Company equipment in safe working condition.
Protect the confidentiality of patient and employee information as required by HIPAA.
Assist in training new employees in related job duties.
Work at any Company location as directed by the collaborating physician to meet business needs.
Work overtime when given sufficient notice of the requirement.
Perform other duties as requested.