APRN - Oncology

Location and Pay

Fort Wayne, Medical Oncology and Hematology. 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, diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post‑discharge care 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 patients’ care.
• Conduct or participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds for assigned patients to ensure patients are receiving 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 a willingness to learn and remain flexible in the changing health care environment.
• Assist staff in times of crisis or emergency.
• Meet with the public outside the institution and 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 and regulations pertaining to patient privacy, patient rights, personnel law, safety, labor, and employment law.
• Adhere to company and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and Disaster Recovery Plan.
• Perform other duties as requested.
• Keep work area and records in a neat and orderly manner.
• Maintain all company equipment in a safe and working manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient and employee information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Assist in training new employees to related job duties.
• Be expected to work at any company location as directed by collaborating physician.
• Be expected to work overtime when given sufficient notice of required overtime.

• Education
  :
  Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant program. Master’s degree required.
• Certifications / Licenses
  : APRN or PA license in the appropriate state; prescriptive privileges or eligibility to apply; current certification from ANCC or ONS (AOCN‑P); current BLS.
• Previous Experience
  :
  Minimum 5 years experience as APRN or PA, specifically in oncology.

• Analysis & Critical Thinking
  :
  Critical thinking skills including problem solving, analysis, decision‑making, planning, time management, and organization.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness
  :
  Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness; ability to handle sensitive and emotionally charged material.
• Communication Skills
  :
  Good command of English; active listening; effective oral, written, and presentation skills with balanced feedback. Second language an asset but not required.
• Customer Service & Organizational Awareness
  :
  Strong customer focus and ability to build an engaging culture of quality, performance excellence, and operational efficiency through collaboration and partnerships.
• Self‑Management
  :
  Self‑motivated, self‑starter, able to manage own time, conflicting priorities, stress, and professional development; can work independently with limited supervision.
• Computer Skills
  :
  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.