Advanced Practice Provider; NP​/PA; Hematology Oncology Cary

Description

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Position Summary

UNC Health Cancer Care - Cary is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our multidisciplinary Hematology & Oncology team. This position offers the opportunity to practice in a collaborative, patient-centered environment, working closely with medical oncologists, hematologists, nurse care managers, infusion services, and other oncology support staff. The APP will function as a key member of the oncology care team, providing comprehensive outpatient care for hematology and oncology patients within a team-based care model.

The ideal candidate will bring prior clinical experience as an APP and an interest in building long-term relationships with oncology and hematology patients within a supportive community cancer center.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage outpatient hematology and oncology patients in a clinic setting.
• Conduct follow-up visits and ongoing disease management for patients receiving cancer treatment.
• Perform pre-infusion evaluations to assess patient readiness for chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other oncology treatments.
• Manage patients with benign hematology conditions, including simple anemia and iron deficiency anemia.
• Review laboratory results, imaging, treatment plans, and clinical status to support continuity of care.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurse care managers, infusion staff, and other members of the oncology team.
• Respond to patient messages, electronic communications, and care coordination needs through Epic In Basket and other communication tools.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, symptom management, and supportive care.
• Participate in limited inpatient consultation support, including patient assessments, documentation, and collaboration with the attending hematologist/oncologist.
• Maintain timely and accurate medical documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Contribute to quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and professional development initiatives.

Practice Highlights

• Established Hematology & Oncology practice within UNC Health Cancer Care – Cary office.
• Primarily outpatient role with limited inpatient responsibilities.
• Average patient volume of approximately 12 patients per day.
• Dedicated administrative day each week.
• Collaborative team environment with hematologists, oncologists, APPs, nurse care managers, and infusion services.
• Growing team-based care model pairing APPs with physician partners.
• Opportunity to participate in oncology-related research or quality initiatives, including nurse-driven studies, when applicable.
• No after-hours or weekend call currently required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as an APP in Hematology/Oncology.
• Experience caring for complex adult patients in primary care, hospital medicine, internal medicine, oncology, or a related specialty.
• Oncology nursing experience strongly valued, particularly for APP candidates transitioning into oncology practice.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary care team.

Recruiter:
Cody Hair, cody.hair.edu

Other information:
Education Requirements:

● Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:

● Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider (i.e., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) in the state of North Carolina.

● Board certification if required by the Department. DEA.
Professional Experience Requirements:

● No prior experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

● Demonstrated clinical competency.

● Effective leadership skills. Strong interpersonal skills.

● Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

● Demonstrated written and verbal communication and strong analytical skills.

● Effective interaction to ensure the successful…