APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner II | Oncology

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Facility: Marsh Weston Ctr Location: Weston, WI Address: 3501 Cranberry Blvd, Weston, WI 54476, USA Shift: Varies Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00

Department Details The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is a skilled member of the health team who provides medical and educational services to patients under the supervision of a licensed physician.

In this role you will be joining an experienced Oncology team. You will see patients at both Weston and Stevens Point Centers. This role has a 4 day 10hr schedule work week and call rotation will be one weekend and two weekdays each month. New graduates welcome.

Job Summary The Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care for patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions. This role involves assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with cancers, blood disorders, and related complications. The NP works collaboratively with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based patient-centered care throughout the continuum of diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including history, physical examination, and symptom evaluation.
• Order, interpret, and manage diagnostic tests and laboratory results related to oncology and hematology care.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and supportive care measures.
• Monitor patient response to treatment and adjust plans accordingly.
• Manage symptoms and side effects related to cancer and its treatment such as pain, nausea, fatigue, and hematologic abnormalities.
• Provide patient and family education on disease processes, treatment options, and self-care strategies.
• Coordinate care with oncologists, hematologists, pharmacists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Facilitate referrals to specialists, clinical trials, and supportive services.
• Document all patient encounters, treatments, and care plans in compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, research, and continuing education related to hematology/oncology.
• Maintain current knowledge of advances in hematology and oncology care and treatments.

This position also provides on-call coverage outside of regularly scheduled hours.

Qualifications

• Completion of a masters, post-masters, or doctorate from an accredited nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
• If Licensing prior to August 1, 1995, masters degree in nursing is preferred.
• Experience in hematology/oncology clinical settings preferred.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
• State Controlled Substance License if required by State.
• National Board Certification as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) or ACNPC-AG Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC). Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader.
• Family (FNP-BC or FNP-C), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or A-GNP.
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.
• Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications criteria and scope of practice if variation between documents exists.

Benefits Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401k retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

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Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Compensation Package Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive salary with an additional physician benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, and a relocation allowance.

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Req Number: R-0251847 Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider Featured: No Visas Accepted: NA