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Oncology Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Job in
Killingly, Windham County, Connecticut, USA
Listed on 2026-10-15
Listing for:
theMednet
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-15
Job specializations:
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Nursing
Oncology Nurse, Nurse Practitioner
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Hartford Healthcare seeks an Oncology Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to oncology patients within our Healthcare & Medical Services department. In this role, you will perform comprehensive assessments, manage chemotherapy and supportive treatments, coordinate multidisciplinary care, and educate patients and families. You’ll collaborate closely with oncologists, nurses, and allied health professionals, leveraging cutting‑edge technology in a leading not‑for‑profit system.
Our inclusive, team‑focused culture supports innovation, professional growth, and excellence in patient outcomes across our Connecticut network.
- Conduct comprehensive oncology patient assessments and histories
- Develop and manage evidence-based treatment and follow‑up care plans
- Prescribe medications, including chemotherapy and supportive therapies per protocols
- Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests and imaging
- Provide symptom management and palliative/supportive care interventions
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, and self‑care
- Collaborate with oncologists, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care
- Participate in tumor boards, quality initiatives, and clinical protocols
- Document all care in the electronic health record accurately and timely
- Support process improvement, patient safety, and adherence to clinical guidelines
- Oncology patient assessment
- Chemotherapy management and protocols
- Symptom and side‑effect management
- Prescriptive authority and pharmacology
- Interpretation of labs and imaging
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation
- Palliative and supportive care
- Clinical decision‑making and critical thinking
- Care coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration
- Patient and family education
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401k
- Active RN license and APRN or PA-C license (state-appropriate)
- National board certification as NP or PA (e.g., ANCC, AANP, NCCPA)
- Oncology nursing or advanced oncology certification preferred (e.g., AOCNP, AOCNS, OCN)
- BLS and ACLS certification
- Experience with chemotherapy and oncology protocols
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