Advanced Practice Provider

The US Oncology Network•Arlington, VA

About The Position

Are you looking for a career and not just a job in the Medical field? Virginia Cancer Specialists, an affiliate of McKesson Specialty Health and US Oncology, a leader in Cancer Care, is seeking an APP for our Arlington office. Great Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Profit Sharing and 401(k). Provides primary care in collaborative joint practice with the physicians to oncology patients. Scope of responsibility includes expert practitioner, educator/teacher, care management, consultant, nurse researcher, and nurse leader. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Requirements

Nurse Practitioner - Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program.
This position is entry-level and typically requires a minimum of 0-3 years post MSN experience, preferably in the chosen specialty.
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)/CPR certification required.
Physician Assistant Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Current NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) certification.
This position is entry-level and typically requires 0-3 years of experience as a practicing Physician Assistant, preferably in the chosen specialty.
Current state license as a Physician Assistant in practicing state.
Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR 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.
This position is entry-level and typically requires a minimum of 0-3 years of post-MSN experience, preferably in the chosen specialty.
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)/CPR certification required.
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

Responsibilities

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care for individual patients.
Initiates and documents appropriate interventions; evaluates and records patient/family response within practice protocol; prescribes drug therapies per protocol/physician consultation.
Assists physicians and performs procedures as needed; conducts patient assessments and provides physician with information prior to seeing the patient.
Assesses patient/family needs and provides education.
Promotes wellness and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
Promotes/provides staff education.
Incorporates evidence-based research into clinical practice.
Knowledgeable of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements.
Completes patient charge tickets.
Provides case management for oncology clients and their families.
Serves as a resource person for the nursing staff by providing information being studied in clinical trials.
May supervise the activities of clinical nursing and support staff.
May mentor new mid-level providers