Medical Oncology- Advanced Practicing Registered Nurse

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.

Key Responsibilities / Expectations

Clinical 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

Care Coordination & Continuity

• 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

Patient & Family Education

• 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

Quality Safety & Documentation

• Maintainaccuratetimely 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

Qualifications

Education

• Masters degree in Nursing(MSN) from an accredited program.

• Board certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).

Licensure

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

Experience

• 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

Skills

• 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.

• Proficiencywith electronic health records; EPIC experience preferred.

Other Requirements

• BLS/ACLS certificationrequired.

Work Locations

Edgewood (Primary) FTT Dearborn Grant