Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hematology Oncology

Job Description Summary

The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time in the care of patients with cancer- specifically those enrolled in clinical trials for oncology treatment. The APP will join a growing oncology clinical research program at the Hollings Cancer Center, actively participate in the Phase I Disease Focus Group and collaborate regularly with the HCC Clinical Trials Office. This position will support the early phase research infusion suite, participate in the feasibility review of new study opportunities, and provide care for patients participating in trials in the outpatient clinic setting as well as inpatient units. The Hollings Cancer Center is the only NCI Designated Cancer Center in the state, and the Clinical Trials Office supports approximately 200 active studies at a given time.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000970 COM DOM Hematology/Oncology CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt

Hours per week: 40hrs

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday – Thursday, 8am-6pm.  Occasional variation in shift schedule for inpatient rounds on admitted trial patients. 

Patient Population Focus-Adult Hematology Oncology
Inpatient- ART 7E, ART 7W, Main 7W, primarily
Outpatient- Hollings Cancer Center- HCC3 Clinic, primarily
Infusion Suite- Hollings Cancer Center-HCC3 Infusion primarily

Patient Population Age Range
13 years-death

Required Minimum APP Training
Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant or;

Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as an APRN as noted below.

• AGPNP/ANP (Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP or Adult NP): Adult pts (13 years to death), stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting.
• FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.

Preferred APRN Training:

• AGACNP/ACNP (Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner): Adult pts (13 years to death), acutely ill or injured, potentially unstable, or technologically dependent (vents, drips, monitors, etc.)

Required Minimum APP Experience: Oncology experience

Preferred APP Experience - Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Oncology as a PA or APRN. Experience in Oncology Research or as a Study Coordinator.

Degree of Supervision
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant will be assigned a Primary Supervising/Collaborating Supervision under APP Manager for Division of Hematology Oncology.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date:

• Specialty Board Certification – PA, APRN
• Oncology Specialty Certification – preferred (to meet Comprehensive Cancer Center Status)
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.
  

Job Duties:

Provides direct care to patients through the following activities:

• Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations and ensures detailed documentation is entered in a timely manner.
• Serves as provider coverage for the outpatient research infusion suite; responds to infusion related reactions, assesses toxicities of treatment, provides research drug education.
• Conducts assessments and physical exams on hospitalized clinical trial patients in accordance with good clinical practice and the appropriate research protocol.

• Evaluates and treats per research protocol and using clinical judgement on the basis of history, physical examination, radiological, laboratory, and other diagnostic test results pursuant to the practice agreement or scope of practice guidelines.
• Adheres to Good Clinical Practice guidelines and has a comprehensive understanding of the Informed Consent process (what it entails, the regulations, and required documentation)

• Initiates referrals to other health care providers, and/or consults with the attending physician, the collaborating physician and the local study Principal Investigator.

• Documents and bills for direct care provided and has a general understanding of research billing requirements.
• Utilizes current research and evidence-based decision-making in all clinical practice.
• Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and promotes clinical research participation.
• Participates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization.
• Demonstrates responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations and continuing education
• APRN or PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state law
• Completes all MUSC required research onboarding and ongoing training, and maintains a valid CTEP ID within the NCI Database
• Participates in the Phase 1 Disease Focus Group: attends weekly interdisciplinary meetings, evaluates new study concepts and helps implement new research workflows within the Hollings Cancer Center.
• Registers with the MUSC eIRB and serves as a Co-I on all Phase 1 studies.
• Triages research patient calls in collaboration with CTO Research Nurse Managers and Physician investigators; prescribes supportive care for patients receiving treatment on studies per protocol guidelines.
• Provides initial review of Adverse Event grading per CTCAE and assigns attribution and causality with confirmation from supervising Physician.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements

Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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