Advanced Practice Provider - Palliative Care Full Time
Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)
About Us
At West Cancer Center, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care while advancing groundbreaking research. Our team fosters collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, ensuring that every role contributes to making a difference in patients’ lives. Join us in our mission to provide comprehensive support to those navigating the challenges of cancer treatment.
Position Overview
The Advanced Practice Provider – Palliative Care (NP/PA) works in collaboration with physician sponsors to deliver high-quality care to patients within a specialized oncology and palliative care setting. This role includes outpatient and infusion care, assessment, care planning, prescribing, and care coordination. The APP functions both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to support continuity of care and improve patient outcomes. No nights, weekends, or holidays.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
- Assess and examine patients; gather medical histories
- Order and interpret labs and radiological studies
- Develop treatment plans and approve regimens within scope
- Prescribe medications per state regulations and protocols
- Provide patient education and counseling on diagnoses and treatment plans
- Assist in obtaining consents for therapies
- Document care in the EMR and prepare H&Ps, progress notes, and correspondence
- Coordinate continuity of care and referrals across departments and facilities
- Identify research trial candidates and collaborate with research staff
- Triage and manage patient needs between appointments
- Review pathology and coordinate care with appropriate departments
- Participate in orientation and training of new staff as assigned
Infusion Supervision
- Provide clinical oversight for patients receiving treatments in infusion
- Monitor labs and clear patients for treatment
- Respond to emergency situations in the clinic and infusion areas
- Serve as a mentor/resource for infusion nursing staff
Professional Practice
- Demonstrate reliability, flexibility, and punctuality
- Actively pursue continued education and accept feedback professionally
- Build collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary team members
- Maintain professional demeanor and appearance
- Participate in meetings, tumor boards, and professional training
- Adhere to clinic policies and safety procedures
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Current advanced practice licensure/certification in Tennessee
- If NP, must also hold RN license for Tennessee
- Certificate to prescribe and current DEA required
- BCLS certification required; ACLS preferred
- Experience with oncology or palliative care preferred
Skills & Abilities
- Strong organizational, follow-up, and communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Competence in clinical decision-making and documentation
- Proficiency in word processing and email
- Ability to interface effectively with internal staff and external facilities
- Experience with radiology peer-to-peer processes preferred
Why West Cancer Center is a Great Place to Work
- Meaningful Impact: Play a direct role in supporting patients through one of the most challenging times of their lives.
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of dedicated professionals committed to improving cancer care.
- Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing training, educational resources, and growth opportunities.
- Mission-Driven Environment: Be part of an organization guided by compassion, integrity, and innovation.
Join Us
Become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team dedicated to making a difference in cancer care. If you're a committed APP looking to contribute your expertise in palliative care within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, apply now to join West Cancer Center as an Advanced Practice Provider.
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