APRN

American Oncology Network•Waycross, GA

4d•$92,500 - $152,875•Onsite

About The Position

The APRN assists physicians in the care and teaching of patients at Low Country Cancer Care. The role includes assessing patients, prescribing and administering care in accordance with written practice protocols, interpreting diagnostic findings, and communicating with collaborating physicians. The APRN supports patients and families through acute and chronic phases of care and participates in multidisciplinary rounds, triage, hospital rounds, and on-call coverage as needed. The position also involves patient documentation, coordination with referring physicians, staff support and training, and promoting cancer treatment in the community. The APRN may be assigned to any company location as directed by the collaborating physician and is expected to work overtime when given sufficient notice. The role requires compliance with applicable laws, HIPAA, and company policies, as well as maintaining equipment and organized work areas.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
Master’s degree required.
APRN or PA license in the appropriate state.
Prescriptive privileges or eligibility to apply.
Current certification from ANCC or ONS (AOCN-P).
Current BLS certification.
At least 5 years of experience as an APRN or PA, specifically in oncology.
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time-management, and organizational skills; attention to detail and ability to exercise independent judgment.
Interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness; ability to handle sensitive and confidential material and emotionally charged matters.
Good command of English and effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills; active listening and ability to provide balanced feedback.
Strong customer focus and ability to foster quality, performance effectiveness, operational excellence, collaboration, 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 varied 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 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, 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 assessment findings.
Interpret and evaluate findings from studies and tests.
Relay relevant 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.
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 promptly using appropriate forms and records.
Assist staff during crises or emergencies.
Meet with the public outside the institution to 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 and company and departmental policies and procedures.
Keep work areas and records neat and orderly.
Maintain company equipment in safe working condition.
Maintain the confidentiality of patient and employee information in accordance with 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.
Perform other duties as requested.