Advanced Practice Practitioner

About the Role

• Under direct supervision, diagnoses and treats acute, episodic, or chronic illness related to oncology/hematology, independently or as part of a healthcare team; focused on health promotion and disease prevention.
• Supports and adheres to Tennessee Cancer Specialists Code of Ethical Conduct and Compliance policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyzes and interprets patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
• Diagnoses and/or treats chronic or acute health care disease and illness.
• Recommends diagnostic or therapeutic interventions with attention to safety, cost, invasiveness, simplicity, acceptability, adherence, and efficacy.
• Prescribes medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized, basing dosages, routes, and frequencies on patient characteristics such as age and gender.
• Educates patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' circumstances.
• Orders, performs, or interprets the results of diagnostic tests, such as complete blood counts (CBCs), electrocardiograms (EKGs), and radiographs (x-rays).
• Maintains complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.
• Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
• Develops treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.
• Detects and responds to adverse drug reactions, particularly to vulnerable populations.
• Studies current literature, talks with colleagues, and participates in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in nursing.
• Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances, such as food supplements, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, herbal remedies, etc.
• Provides patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability.
• Performs additional duties as requested or assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant program.
• Active TN state license.
• Minimum 0-3 years of prior experience in oncology.
• At least one (1) year of APP experience is highly preferred.
• Current BLS certification.
• Required to maintain current education requirements.

Physical Demands

• Requires a full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination for handling and lifting patients as needed.
• 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.
• Required to be present at scheduled clinic site.

Work Environment

• Exposure to infectious diseases, toxic substances, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.
• Travels to multiple clinics to perform job duties as assigned.
• Involves frequent interaction with staff, patients, and the public.