Advanced Practice Provider; NP/PA/APP- Oncology Infusion Emergency Response Team
This is a unique APP opportunity that combines oncology, urgent care, and emergency response in one role. You'll be part of a specialized team caring for oncology patients when they need us most - responding to emergencies and infusion reactions throughout the cancer center while also providing same-day evaluation and treatment for patients with acute needs.
Preferred Qualifications- Acute care or oncology APP experience, preferably in a high-acuity or fast-paced clinical environment.
- Must be a graduate of an accredited PA or NP program with current VA licensure (or eligible for VA licensure).
- Experience managing oncologic emergencies, infusion reactions, treatment-related toxicities, and acutely ill patients.
- Strong clinical assessment, prioritization, and rapid decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and unpredictable clinical environment.
- Excellent communication and care-coordination skills.
- Experience with same-day/urgent care, emergency response, or hospital-based oncology care preferred.
- ACLS certification and willingness to maintain competencies required for emergency response responsibilities.
The role offers variety and flexibility in your workweek, with four 10-hour shifts each week and scheduling that aligns with our infusion center operations. This includes a mix of day and evening shifts, with some weekend and holiday coverage as needed. It's a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment with significant clinical autonomy, strong interdisciplinary support, and the opportunity to help shape and grow an innovative model of acute oncology care.
Administration- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record in compliance with institutional, state, and federal guidelines.
- Participate in care coordination activities, including scheduling of tests, procedures, and specialty referrals.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical research protocols as appropriate.
- Identify appropriate sub-specialist consultations as needed.
- Engage in self-directed learning, ongoing professional development, and evidence-based practice.
- Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills in all interactions with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
- Uphold a compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
- Collaborate professionally within a multidisciplinary environment that includes physicians, APPs, nurses, therapists, and leadership.
- Maintain familiarity with electronic medical records;
Epic experience preferred. - Contribute to a culture of continual education within the academic medical center environment.
- Perform and document history and physical examinations, analyze clinical data, and develop differential diagnoses.
- Provide rapid clinical assessment and management of oncology emergencies and acute patient deterioration throughout the cancer center.
- Respond to and manage infusion reactions, including assessment, treatment, monitoring, and escalation of care when indicated.
- Provide same-day evaluation and treatment for oncology patients experiencing acute symptoms or treatment-related complications.
- Assess and manage common oncologic treatment toxicities, including infection concerns, fever, dehydration, nausea/vomiting, pain, diarrhea, and other acute symptoms.
- Determine appropriate disposition and level of care, including continued outpatient management, Emergency Department referral, or hospital admission.
- Coordinate care with the patient’s primary oncology team, infusion nursing, triage, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, and inpatient/emergency services.
- Provide ongoing reassessment and clinical monitoring for patients receiving acute interventions in the OSDC.
- Support rapid…
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