Radiation/ Oncology (APP)

LifePoint Hospitals•Wilson, NC

33d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Radiation/Oncology APP at Wilson Medical Center in Wilson, NC, you will be inspired by the community you serve as a valued member of the Lifepoint Health team, a nationally recognized healthcare organization committed to caring with a local heart. You'll have access to the staff, resources, and technologies needed to make a meaningful impact on patient care while contributing to a positive, collaborative work environment. At Lifepoint, you'll find a workplace where what truly matters is achievable - from your career goals to your well-being. Position Detail: Wilson Medical Center's Radiation Oncology Department is seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Radiation Oncology team part time. The advanced practice provider will collaborate closely with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, nurses, radiation therapists and support staff to deliver comprehensive care to patients undergoing radiation therapy. This role involves the management of radiation treatment side effects, follow-up care, patient education, prevention and screening, research, commission on cancer activities and coordination of multidisciplinary care. This is a part time (0.50 FTE) position.

Requirements

1-3 years of experience in oncology, radiation oncology preferred but not required
Experience managing complex patient cases and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

Provide education to patients and caregivers regarding the diagnosis, treatment plan, risk and benefits, side effects and logistics of radiation therapy
Conduct radiation oncology follow-up visits to assess patient response, manage side effects, and provide supportive care
Perform clinical assessments and management for patients with no scheduled appointments
Manage disease specific symptoms as well as acute and late onset radiation related effects
Chart patient progress maintaining detailed and accurate health records
Monitor lab and imaging results and collaborate with physician on necessary treatment modifications
Document patient progress in the EMR and communicate effectively with other members of the care team
In cases of emergency, do everything possible within the scope of the license and certification to save a patient's life or to save a patient from serious harm
Educate patients and families about treatment plans, side effects, symptom management, and survivorship
Provide oncology navigation with education and follow-up
Participate in tumor boards and care planning meetings as needed
Provide survivorship care plans and coordinate post-treatment follow-up
Manage urgent patient concerns. medication refills and triage clinical issues
Participate in educating new staff, RNs
Assist in quality assurance and improvement initiatives within the department
Maintain institutional requirements for compliance
Protect patient confidentiality, maintain ethics, and abide by North Carolina laws