About The Position
Inova Schar Cancer Institute is seeking a dedicated Inpatient GI/Solid Tumor, Advanced Practice Provider to join our team. This role will be full-time day shift from Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will play a key role in supporting the inpatient gastrointestinal solid tumor program at Inova Schar Cancer Institute. Working alongside fellowship-trained medical oncologists and a multidisciplinary team, the APP will provide exceptional inpatient care, collaborate across specialties, and contribute to innovative cancer care programs within the division. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality, and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Requirements
- Education: For Nurse Practitioners: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Master’s Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or graduate of a post-master’s certificate program for nurse practitioners; OR a certificate from an education program accredited by the Council of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs/Schools, American College of Nurse Midwives, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, or the National League for Nursing. For Physician Assistants: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
- Certification: Basic Life Support upon start.
- Licensure: Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia; DEA licensed or eligible.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of two years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in hematology/oncology.
- Prior inpatient experience helpful but not required.
- Comfort with management of solid tumor patients, particularly gastrointestinal cancers.
Responsibilities
- Provide safe and therapeutic inpatient care in a holistic manner, including assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with solid tumors, with an emphasis on gastrointestinal cancers.
- Collaborate with attending physicians to develop and implement treatment plans, evidence-based protocols, and best practice standards.
- Conduct patient evaluations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications (including controlled substances), and perform procedures as credentialed.
- Participate in patient education, family support, and coordination of care in collaboration with the inpatient and multidisciplinary team.
- Engage in quality improvement and best practice initiatives to continuously improve patient care and outcomes.
- Serve as a resource and mentor to colleagues, contributing to ongoing professional development and team collaboration.
- Participate in approximately quarterly weekend call duties (phone only, no rounding).
Benefits
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
- Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
