Nurse Practitioner - Oncology

Navajo Preference Employment Act

In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an affirmative action plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Applicants who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring; those who are legally married to such members and meet residency requirements will receive secondary preference;

and members of other federally recognized American Indian Tribes will receive tertiary preference.

This mid‑level advanced practice professional provides direct patient care, patient and family education, psychological support, and survivorship planning from diagnosis through the continuum of cancer care. The scope of practice includes comprehensive assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, performing invasive procedures, prescribing chemotherapy and biotherapy, and conducting health screenings. The incumbent serves as an educator, consultant, and liaison to healthcare providers across inpatient and outpatient services.

Master of Science in Nursing

• Valid, current, full, and unrestricted license to practice as a nurse practitioner in any U.S. state, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
• Certification by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA)
• Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) credential from the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) within one year of hire

Must meet additional requirements for credentialing and privileging for membership to the Medical Staff.

Four (4) years of successful nurse practitioner experience evaluating and treating adult primary‑care patients.

• Strong networking and relationship skills with staff, physicians, patients, and community partners
• Experience managing the physiological and psychological effects of illness and treatment
• Basic understanding of medical oncology, radiation oncology, oncology nursing, oncology social work, and cancer registry data collection and reporting
• Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment and support the specific populations served in oncology services
• Highly motivated, self‑directed individual with demonstrated nursing care in ambulatory services
• Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences
• Responds effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Demonstrated performance in all job interviews and satisfactory scores on all required assessments
• Positive results from all background and reference checks, including fingerprint clearance requirements and physical examinations
• Submission of all required employment documents, applications, resumes, references, and other information free of false or misleading content

The incumbent must be able to sit, bend, twist, stand, walk, and reach for prolonged periods; lift, push, and pull up to 100 lbs; and perform tasks such as keyboard use and hand manipulation. Sensory requirements include near and far vision, color vision, hearing, and the ability to use a telephone and loudspeaker.

The role requires managing patient emotions, adapting to shift work, handling multiple priorities under stress, and making decisions under pressure. The incumbent will work with critically ill patients, provide high‑level judgment, and deliver patient care with patience and flexibility.

The position may expose the incumbent to chemicals, extreme temperature and humidity, infectious diseases, dust, fumes, hazardous equipment, heights, and loud noises.

• Perform comprehensive history, physical examinations, and differential diagnoses on oncology patients.
• Interview and evaluate oncology patients receiving outpatient infusions and other therapies; order diagnostic tests and collect specimens.
• Write orders for blood products, chemotherapy agents, and consults for…