APRN​/PA - Oncology

Location:

Oncology Consultants - Corpus Christi. Pay Range: $80,000.00 - $

Assists physician in the care and teaching of patients.

• Assess the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.
• Write prescriptions for medication, blood products based on laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow‑up studies, therapeutic measures, and care post‑discharge in accordance with written practice protocols.
• Determine eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials based on findings.
• Interpret and evaluate findings of studies and tests.
• Relay appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.
• Administer therapeutic measures and obtain specimens as prescribed.
• Dictate follow‑up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response, and plan.
• Dictate or write patient history, admissions, progress notes, and discharge notes in a timely manner.
• Assist in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care.
• Conduct or participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds for assigned patients to ensure appropriate and quality care.
• Provide on‑call coverage and perform hospital rounds as needed.
• Triage patients to determine urgency of physician evaluation.
• Document and report care in an accurate, timely manner using appropriate forms and records.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and remain flexible in the changing health care environment.
• Assist staff in times of crisis or emergency.
• Engage with the public to efficiently market and promote cancer treatment.
• Determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Comply with all federal and state laws pertaining to patient privacy, patient’s rights, personnel law, safety, labor, and employment law.
• Adhere to company and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and the Disaster Recovery Plan.
• Perform other duties as requested, keep work area and records neat and orderly, maintain equipment safely, and maintain confidentiality per HIPAA regulations.
• Assist in training new employees on related job duties.
• Work at any company location to meet business needs as directed by collaborating physician.
• Work overtime when given sufficient notice of required overtime.

• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant program.
• Master’s degree required.

• APRN or PA license in appropriate state.
• Prescriptive privileges or eligibility to apply.
• Current certification from ANCC or ONS (AOCN‑P).
• Current BLS.

• Minimum 5 years experience as APRN or PA, specifically in oncology.

• Analysis & Critical Thinking: solid problem solving, analysis, decision‑making, planning, time management, organizational skills, detail‑oriented, independent judgment.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, diversity awareness, handling sensitive/confidential material.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  good command of English, effective oral, written, presentation skills, active listening, balanced feedback.
• Customer Service & Organizational Awareness: strong customer focus, quality culture, operational excellence, best practices, business acumen, collaboration, partnerships, positive relations.
• Self‑Management: manages own time, conflicting priorities, stress, professional development, self‑motivated, self‑starter, independent with limited supervision.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office:
  Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

• Travel less than 25%.
• Standard Core Workdays/
  
  Hours:
  
  Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.