Oncology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Willowbrook - Houston, Tx

The US Oncology Network•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is seeking an Oncology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join their team at the Willowbrook location in Houston, Texas. This role will support patients dealing with cancer or related diagnoses, providing care in clinic or virtually via telemedicine. The APP will be involved in prevention, screening, patient care, management, and research. The position may involve duties as a direct caregiver, healthcare consultant, patient educator, administrator, or researcher. The role requires ensuring compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards, and adherence to the US Oncology Compliance Program. The Willowbrook management team values teamwork and collaboration. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country, with a mission to make high-quality cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing patients to fight cancer close to home with family support. They utilize leading-edge technology and research to deliver evidence-based cancer care, aiming for "More breakthroughs. More victories."®.

Requirements

Nurse Practitioner: Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program.
RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
Current basic life support (BLS) certification required.
Physician Assistant: Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Current NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) certification.
Current state license as a Physician Assistant in practicing state.
Current basic life support (BLS) certification required.
Clinical Nurse Specialist: Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Clinical Nurse Specialist program.
RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
Current state licensure as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Current basic life support (BLS) certification required.

Nice To Haves

Level I is entry-level and typically requires a minimum of zero (0) - three (3) years of experience.
Level II requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience.
Level Senior requires six (6) years of experience.

Responsibilities

Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for patients.
Initiates and documents appropriate interventions; evaluates and records patient/family response and prescribes therapies as indicated.
Performs procedures after appropriate training.
Assesses patient/family needs and provides education.
Promotes wellness and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
Incorporates the developing knowledge of evidence-based research into clinical practice.
Developing knowledge of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements.
Completes patient charge capture and medical record documentation in a timely fashion.
May provide case management for patients and their families, given limited knowledge of community resources.
May promote/provide staff education.
Responsibilities may include rounding at affiliated hospitals and weekend or after-hour calls.
Other duties as assigned.