NI-Advanced Practice Provider, Oncology

Advance Practice Provider

UW Health Northern Illinois Center is looking for an experienced Advance Practice Provider to join the Medical Oncology team at the Carbone Cancer Center in Rockford, IL. Our philosophy is to provide compassionate, supportive, comprehensive cancer care for our community.

The Advance Practice Provider is responsible for providing comprehensive care to both well and ill patients in an outpatient setting, working collaboratively with our team of Medical Oncologists, PA and APRN. He/she demonstrates a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses, he/she will also provide care and educate patients and their families on wellness care and treatment plans for health disorders and intervenes in acute episodes. He/she is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs.

Your clinical support includes the following:

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including history and physical exams.
• Diagnose and manage oncologic conditions in collaboration with oncologists.
• Develop and implement treatment plans, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and supportive care.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as blood work, imaging, and biopsies.
• Manage treatment-related side effects, including nausea, pain, fatigue, and immunosuppressive complications.
• Monitor patients for disease progression and response to treatment.

Patient Education & Support

• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, side effects, and supportive care measures.
• Guide patients on symptom management and lifestyle modifications.
• Provide emotional support and coordinate referrals for mental health or social work services.

Collaboration & Coordination

• Work alongside oncologists, radiologists, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Coordinate patient care, including referrals to radiation oncology, surgery, or specialty services.

Administrative & Leadership Roles

• Document patient encounters and treatment plans in electronic medical records (EMR).
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, treatment protocols, and regulatory guidelines.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to institutional cancer programs.
• Provide mentorship and training to nursing staff or student trainees.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree from accredited PA program or completion of a master's level advanced practice nurse program.
• Active NP/PA license in State of IL and Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range (based on experience): $128,939-$139,934
• Generous vacation and CME benefits
• Potential opportunity for additional compensation
• Professional society dues, credentialing expenses & hospital dues covered
• Interview and relocation expenses paid
• Flexible insurance package with health, dental, vision, disability and life
• Retirement Plan match and contribution
• Malpractice with tail coverage
• Generous provider referral bonus

As a UW Health Advanced Practice Provider, you will join our team of over 140 APPs who enjoy the following support and benefits:

• Professional Nurse Internship and Ambulatory Nurse Residency Programs
• Highly-competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive family-friendly benefits including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, onsite childcare and sick childcare, generous vacation, and retirement program.

About the Greater Rockford Area:

Recently named the number one housing market in America by The Wall Street Journal, Rockford and northern Illinois offer world-class attractions all at a cost of living significantly below those of most metropolitan areas. The greater Rockford area offers superb cultural, recreational, and outdoor amenities along with an eclectic arts community of theater, symphony, museums and dance. With an award-winning park district, Rockford has unrivaled outdoor opportunities, including Golf Digest -ranked golf courses, endless bike trails and extensive indoor and outdoor sports centers. We have excellent private, parochial and public-school options, including the Gifted Academy with graduates ranked in the top 5% nationally. Our proximity to Chicago O'Hare International Airport opens up countless travel possibilities, and Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison are each just 90 minutes away or less.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.