Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hematology Oncology

Job Description Summary

The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time in the care of patients with cancer- specifically those enrolled in clinical trials for oncology treatment. The APP will join a growing oncology clinical research program at the Hollings Cancer Center, actively participate in the Phase I Disease Focus Group and collaborate regularly with the HCC Clinical Trials Office.

This position will support the early phase research infusion suite, participate in the feasibility review of new study opportunities, and provide care for patients participating in trials in the outpatient clinic setting as well as inpatient units. The Hollings Cancer Center is the only NCI Designated Cancer Center in the state, and the Clinical Trials Office supports approximately 200 active studies at a given time.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000970 COM DOM Hematology/Oncology CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Fair Labor Standards Act Status

Salaried/Exempt

Hours per week

40hrs

Scheduled Work Hours / Shift

Monday – Thursday, 8am-6pm. Occasional variation in shift schedule for inpatient rounds on admitted trial patients.

Patient Population Focus – Adult Hematology Oncology

Inpatient- ART 7E, ART 7W, Main 7W, primarily
Outpatient
- Hollings Cancer Center- HCC3 Clinic, primarily
Infusion Suite
- Hollings Cancer Center-HCC3 Infusion primarily

Patient Population Age Range

13 years-death

Required Minimum APP Training

Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant or;

Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as an APRN as noted below.

Preferred APRN Training

• AGACNP/ACNP (Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner):
  Adult pts (13 years to death), acutely ill or injured, potentially unstable, or technologically dependent (vents, drips, monitors, etc.)

Required Minimum APP Experience

Oncology experience

Preferred APP Experience

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Oncology as a PA or APRN. Experience in Oncology Research or as a Study Coordinator.

Degree of Supervision

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant will be assigned a Primary Supervising/Collaborating Supervision under APP Manager for Division of Hematology Oncology.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

• Specialty Board Certification – PA, APRN
• Oncology Specialty Certification – preferred (to meet Comprehensive Cancer Center Status)
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.

Job Duties

• Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations and ensures detailed documentation is entered in a timely manner.
• Serves as provider coverage for the outpatient research infusion suite; responds to infusion related reactions, assesses toxicities of treatment, provides research drug education.
• Conducts assessments and physical exams on hospitalized clinical trial patients in accordance with good clinical practice and the appropriate research protocol.
• Evaluates and treats per research protocol and using clinical judgement on the basis of history, physical examination, radiological, laboratory, and other diagnostic test results pursuant to the practice agreement or scope of practice guidelines.
• Adheres to Good Clinical Practice guidelines and has a comprehensive understanding of the Informed Consent process (what it entails, the regulations, and required documentation)
• Initiates referrals to…