Medical Oncology- Advanced Practicing Registered Nurse

Medical Oncology
- Advanced Practicing Registered Nurse

The Medical Oncology Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for adults with cancer across the continuum of medical oncology services. This role is primarily clinic-based and focuses on independent evaluation and management of oncology patients, including new consultations, follow-up visits, treatment monitoring, symptom management, and survivorship care.

The APRN works collaboratively with medical oncologists and the multidisciplinary cancer care team while functioning at the top of their licensure to improve access, quality, and continuity of oncology care.

• Conduct comprehensive histories and physical examinations for new andestablishedmedical oncology patients
• Independently manage follow-up and treatment-related visits in the outpatient clinic setting
• Assess, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic issues related to cancer and cancer therapies
• Manage treatment-related toxicities and symptoms (e.g., fatigue, nausea, pain, cytopenias, rash, neuropathy)
• Order and interpret laboratory studies, imaging, and other diagnostic tests
• Prescribe medications and supportive therapies within scope of practice
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with supervising oncologists
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, pharmacy, social work, nutrition, palliative care, and other disciplines
• Coordinate care transitions between clinic, hospital, and supportive services
• Ensuretimelyfollow-up, surveillance, and survivorship planning
• Participate in multidisciplinary discussions, including tumor boards, as appropriate

• Educate patients and caregivers on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, and expected side effects
• Provide counselingregardingsymptom management, treatment adherence, and self-care strategies
• Support shared decision-making and informed consent processes

• Maintain accurate,timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic medical record
• Adhere to institutional policies, evidence-based oncology guidelines (e.g., NCCN, ASCO), and regulatory standards
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and workflow optimization efforts
• Promote patient safety and high-reliability practices within the oncology clinic

• Master’s degree in Nursing(MSN) from an accredited program.
• Board certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).

• Active, unrestricted NP licensure in Kentucky or eligibility to obtain Kentucky licensure.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an oncology healthcare setting preferred.
• Experience in both inpatient and outpatient oncology care highly desirable.
• National board certification as an APRN (Adult-Gerontology, Family, or equivalent)- Preferred

• Strong clinical knowledge of medical oncology, including systemic therapies and symptom management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient interaction and team collaboration.
• Ability to work independently while functioning effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with electronic health records; EPIC experience preferred.

• BLS/ACLS certification required.

St . Eliz abeth Physicians is a physician led
multi-specialty physician group organization consisting of517 physicians, 334 advanced practice provider sand more than2,000 non-provider associates.

We are very proud of our culture around physician wellness and our high physician engagement and satisfaction scores. St . Eliz abeth Physicians serves more than
409,000patients in our more than
121conveniently located practices in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. In partnership with St . Eliz abeth Healthcare, we are transforming how care is delivered in our region.

We are a mission and values driven organization, focused on patient-centered care, accountability, community, innovation, teamwork and excellence. St . Eliz abeth is a regional healthcare provider continually recognized as one of the nation's best. Our mission is to ensure our patients receive comprehensive and compassionate care - anywhere.

St. Elizabeth Physicians is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age or any other characteristic that is protected by state or federal law.