Inpatient Oncology APP (NP/PA)

Retirement

• Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and
• Student
• Loan
• Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental
• Health
• Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life
• Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.
• Bispecifics
• Advanced
• Practice
• Provider (APP)
• Responsibilities: Conducts comprehensive patient assessments for inpatient hematology/oncology and radiation oncology consults, including detailed medical histories, physical examinations, and evaluation of acute and chronic oncologic conditions. Provides ongoing management of hospitalized patients in collaboration with supervising physicians, including development, implementation, and adjustment of care plans. Evaluates and manages patients with urgent or complex clinical presentations, determining appropriate interventions and escalating care when necessary. Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic and laboratory studies to support clinical decision-making and treatment planning. Writes and manages medical orders, including initiation, adjustment, and discontinuation of medications in accordance with state regulations and established protocols. Monitors patient progress throughout hospitalization, reassessing clinical status, documenting changes, and communicating updates to the care team. Ensures accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of all patient encounters, consults, procedures, and communications within the electronic medical record. Collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams including oncology, radiation oncology, nursing, case management, and ancillary services to optimize patient outcomes. Provides patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, medications, and post-discharge care. Assists physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, demonstrating technical proficiency and adherence to safety standards. Participates in care coordination and discharge planning, including arranging follow-up care, referrals, and transitions of care. Supports quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives to enhance patient safety, clinical outcomes, and cost-effective care delivery. Serves as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing staff and peers, promoting professional development and best practices. Maintains current knowledge of hematology/oncology and radiation oncology practices through ongoing professional development and continuing education. Demonstrates strong teamwork and communication skills, fostering a collaborative and respectful clinical environment.
• Additional
• Requirements:
• Work schedule:
• Full-time: Monday –
• Friday with rotating weekend call
• Education: Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice or graduate of a post masters certificate program for nurse practitioners, OR certificate from an education program that is accredited by the Council of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs/Schools, American College of Nurse Midwives, American Association of Colleges of Nursing of the National League for Nursing. For physician Assistants, graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Certification -
• Basic
• Life
• Support prior to start
• Licensure: Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner;
• If
• Nurse
• Practitioner: RN Compact License(depending on State of primary residence) AND a license (or eligibility for) as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia AND a "Practice Agreement" signed by sponsoring/ supervising physician(s), AND a written "Scope of Practice/Protocol" signed by the supervising physician, AND "Drug Enforcement Administration License" (if prescribing controlled substances)
• Payer
• Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a
• CMS
• Medicare/Medicaid payor
• Medical
• Staff
• Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services

Preferred Qualifications

Experience: Minimum 2 years experience in Hematology/Oncology or Radiation Oncology. Will consider candidates with hospitalist or other inpatient experience.

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