High Risk Cancer Screening and Prevention Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant
About The Position
The Inova Schar Cancer Institute is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider to join their team at the Saville Center. This role will support cancer screening, risk assessment, and longitudinal patient management in an ambulatory setting. The position offers a collaborative clinical environment with a strong multidisciplinary team dedicated to prevention, early detection, and comprehensive cancer care. Inova Schar Cancer Institute is a state-of-the-art cancer center in the Washington, DC metro area. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the Saville Center plays a critical role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care focused on cancer prevention, screening, and risk reduction. The APP works in close collaboration with physicians and a multidisciplinary care team to provide comprehensive clinical assessments, coordinate care, and support patients across the continuum from initial evaluation through long-term follow-up. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience and is recognized as a top employer in the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Requirements
- Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice or graduate of a post masters certificate program for nurse practitioners, OR certificate from an accredited Physician Assistant program and certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start
- Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner; If Nurse Practitioner: RN Compact License (depending on State of primary residence) AND licensure (or eligibility) in the Commonwealth of Virginia, including required collaborative agreements, scope of practice documentation, and DEA license if prescribing controlled substances.
- Ability to successfully complete credentialing with third-party payors and enroll as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid provider.
- Successful completion of credentialing for medical staff membership with appropriate clinical privileges.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in oncology, cancer screening, prevention, or ambulatory care settings.
- 2 years’ Advanced Practice Provider experience preferred
- Spanish language proficiency strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conducts comprehensive patient assessments, including detailed medical histories, risk evaluations, and physical examinations related to cancer screening and prevention.
- Coordinates and manages care for patients undergoing cancer screening and risk assessment, including those with genetic predispositions or environmental exposures.
- Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies and screening tests in alignment with evidence-based guidelines.
- Ensures accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of all patient encounters, referrals, lab follow-up, and communications within the electronic medical record.
- Provides patient and family education regarding cancer prevention, screening recommendations, and risk-reduction strategies.
- Collaborates closely with referring providers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality care and optimal patient outcomes.
- Participates in clinical research initiatives, including enrollment of patients in cancer screening trials and programs.
- Monitors patient progress longitudinally, ensuring appropriate follow-up, tracking results, and adjusting care plans as needed.
- Supports community engagement and outreach initiatives, including participation in programmatic events.
- Serves as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing staff and other team members.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Robust team member wellness program
- Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance
- Up to $10,000 for student loans
- 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost, for team members, their spouses/partners, and their children.
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible work schedules
- Remote and hybrid career opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
