Advanced Practice Provider - Medical Oncology (APP)

St. Elizabeth Physicians - Edgewood, KY

Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider - Medical Oncology (APP)

Position: Oncology Team Member

Job Type: Regular

Pay:

Shift: Full-time FTE 1.0 shift-based (7 on, 7 off)

Work Type: On-Site

Location

Address:

City: Edgewood

State: KY

ZIP Code:

Job Responsibilities

Assess and treat oncology patients calling in with symptoms and brought into The Yung Family Care Center for a same-day visit.
Perform patient assessments, review lab results, and help manage symptom management for cancer patients.
Serve as a resource for nursing infusion staff and pharmacy to ensure safe and effective delivery of treatments.
Oversee and manage care of patients during infusion reactions.
Monitor and assess patients' response to oncology and non-oncology systemic therapies, managing side effects and providing patient education.
Understand the Oncology service line and function in outpatient and inpatient medical oncology roles under the supervision of an oncologist.
Provide counseling and education to patients and their families regarding treatment options, potential side effects, and symptom management.
Support patients through their treatment journey, addressing physical, emotional, and psychological needs.
Work closely with oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and other healthcare providers to deliver holistic care to oncology patients.
Attend tumor board conferences and engage in continuing oncology-specific education.
Attend team meetings and contribute to the development of service line development and quality improvement projects.
Accurately document patient encounters, treatment plans, and follow-up care in the electronic health record (EHR).
Adhere to all regulatory, safety, and compliance standards related to patient care.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Strong clinical knowledge in oncology care, particularly chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and symptom management.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Proficient in electronic health records (EHR) and medical documentation.

Preferred Skills

Familiarity with EPIC.
Experience with both inpatient and outpatient oncology care.

Requirements

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in oncology healthcare setting preferred.

Education: Masters degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited program.

License & Certification:

Board certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
Active, unrestricted state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Kentucky or the ability to obtain Kentucky licensure.
BLS/ACLS certification required.

Schedule:

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Not specified

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

St. Elizabeth Physicians is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the diversity of our associates.
The organization focuses on patient-centered care, accountability, community, innovation, teamwork, and excellence.

Facility Details

Name: St. Elizabeth Physicians

Description: A physician-led multi-specialty physician group organization consisting of 517 physicians, 334 advanced practice providers, and more than 2,000 non-provider associates.

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