Hematology/Oncology Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - UNC Health Nash Cancer Center

Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) Hematology & Oncology

UNC Health Nash Cancer Center | Rocky Mount, NC

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Position Summary

UNC Health Nash Cancer Center is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our multidisciplinary Hematology & Oncology team. This position offers the opportunity to practice in a collaborative, patient-centered environment, working closely with medical oncologists, hematologists, nurse navigators, infusion services, and other oncology support staff. The APP will function as a key member of the oncology care team, providing comprehensive outpatient care for hematology and oncology patients within a team-based care model. The ideal candidate will bring prior clinical experience as an APP and an interest in building long-term relationships with oncology and hematology patients within a supportive community cancer center.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage outpatient hematology and oncology patients in a clinic setting.
• Conduct follow-up visits and ongoing disease management for patients receiving cancer treatment.
• Perform pre-infusion evaluations to assess patient readiness for chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other oncology treatments.
• Manage patients with benign hematology conditions, including simple anemia and iron deficiency anemia.
• Review laboratory results, imaging, treatment plans, and clinical status to support continuity of care.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurse navigators, infusion staff, and other members of the oncology team.
• Respond to patient messages, electronic communications, and care coordination needs through Epic In Basket and other communication tools.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, symptom management, and supportive care.
• Participate in limited inpatient consultation support, including patient assessments, documentation, and collaboration with the attending hematologist/oncologist.
• Maintain timely and accurate medical documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Contribute to quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and professional development initiatives.

Practice Highlights

• Established Hematology & Oncology practice within UNC Health Nash Cancer Center.
• Primarily outpatient role with minimal inpatient responsibilities.
• Average patient volume of approximately 14 patients per day.
• Dedicated administrative day each week.
• Collaborative team environment with hematologists, oncologists, APPs, nurse navigators, and infusion services.
• Growing team-based care model pairing APPs with physician partners.
• Opportunity to participate in oncology-related research or quality initiatives, including nurse-driven studies, when applicable.
• No routine procedures required.
• No after-hours or weekend call currently required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current North Carolina NP or PA license or eligibility for licensure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as an APP in Hematology/Oncology.
• Experience caring for complex adult patients in primary care, hospital medicine, internal medicine, oncology, or a related specialty.
• Oncology nursing experience strongly valued, particularly for APP candidates transitioning into oncology practice.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary care team.

About UNC Health Nash Cancer Center

UNC Health Nash Cancer Center provides comprehensive cancer services to patients across eastern North Carolina. As part of UNC Health, the center is committed to delivering exceptional patient care, advancing clinical excellence, and fostering a collaborative environment where providers can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and families.