Advanced Practice Provider - GYN

Company: US Oncology
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

Position SummaryVirginia Oncology Associates, the largest group of medical professionals in Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina devoted exclusively to cancer care and blood disorders, has an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our GYN Oncology Department.***NEW GRADS WELCOME***Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for GYN oncology patients in an inpatient and outpatient setting
• Admit and discharge patients on behalf of the attending physician
• Initiate and document appropriate interventions
• Evaluate and record patient and family response within practice protocol
• Prescribe drug therapies per protocol/physician consultation
• Assist in the operating room
• Round on surgical patients
• Assess patient and family needs and provide education
• Promote/provide staff education
• Serve as a liaison between inpatient, skilled nursing, and home setting
• Incorporate evidence-based research into clinical practice Minimum Qualifications:
  • Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited program for nursing education and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program or successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program
  • Post MSN oncology/gyn oncology nursing or Physician Assistant experience preferred
  • Patient and surgical skill set experience preferred
  • Experience and knowledge in the management of the physiological and psychological effects of cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment preferred
  • RN State License and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state, along with current state certification of Nurse Practitioner or current state license as a Physician Assistant
  • Current CPR certification required
  • Must be willing to travel to the various hospitals and practice locations
  • Must be available to work Saturdays Category: Advanced Practice ProvidersThe US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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