APP

About the Role

• Virginia Cancer Specialists, an affiliate of McKesson Specialty Health and US Oncology, is seeking a Full Time APP (Advanced Practice Provider) for their Bristow office.
• Under supervision or in collaboration with practice physicians, involved in the care of individuals, families, and patient groups dealing with cancer or other related diagnoses.
• Care may be provided in clinic or virtually via telemedicine.
• Responsibilities may include duties related to prevention, screening, patient care, management, and research.
• May serve as direct caregiver, health care consultant, patient educator, administrator, or researcher.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards.
• Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Key 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 patient encounters.
• Assesses patient/family needs and provides education.
• Promotes wellness and recommends community resources.
• 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.
• May supervise the activities of clinical nursing and support staff.
• May mentor new mid-level providers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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)/CPR certification.
• 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 the practicing state.
• Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification.
• 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)/CPR certification.

Physical Demands

• 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.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work Environment

• Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.