Nurse Practitioner - Oncology works in collaboration with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to manage care for patients in an oncology setting. Provides quality care in all settings for cancer patients, families and staff. Being a Nurse Practitioner - Oncology orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians. Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. Additionally, Nurse Practitioner - Oncology assesses patient condition and may provide treatment using specialized medical equipment. Requires a master's degree. Requires Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP). Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Nurse Practitioner - Oncology's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Atrium Health Navicent Medical Group is searching for a Medical Oncology Nurse Practitioner to join our medical group.
Job Summary: Functions independently, including coordination and facilitation of administrative and clinical activities in collaboration with a supervising physician to provide the following essential functions listed below.
Essential Functions:
The above functions are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by providers assigned this job classification. They are not to be construed as an all-inclusive list of all duties, skills and responsibilities of people so assigned.
Atrium Health Navicent Medical Group is comprised of over 250 physicians and advanced practice providers spanning 40 medical specialties including General Surgery and Surgical Subspecialties, Hospital Medicine, Pediatric Primary Care and Subspecialties, Primary Care, Urgent Care, and Women’s Obstetrics & Gynecology along with Subspecialties. As a “Best Place to Care” in Central Georgia, Atrium Health Navicent’s mission is to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing – for all with a vision to be the national leader for health, learning & community. Atrium Health Navicent is a nearly 1,000 bed health system, encompassing The Medical Center, a 637- bed level one trauma center, The Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital, a Rehabilitation Hospital, and facilities in Baldwin and Peach counties. Atrium Health Navicent is a premier teaching hospital associated with Mercer University School of Medicine. As a member of the medical group, you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of a professional network of Advanced Practice Providers in your local community and across the medical groups across Advocate Health’s Southeastern Region.
Education, Licensure and Certifications:
Eligible for prescriptive authority through the Georgia Board of Nursing and/or Georgia Composite Medical Board. If applicable in setting, must have or be eligible to obtain a DEA license.
Nurse Practitioner – Master’s Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required. Georgia license to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Registered Nurse through the Georgia Board of Nursing required. Certification in the area of practice and appropriate for the population served from a nationally recognized certifying body required.
Experience in oncology a plus but not required