Outpatient Hematology/Oncology Advanced Practice Provider

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Job Summary The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) plays a vital role in delivering specialized care and managing the health needs of patients in either inpatient, ambulatory, or a combination of both settings. With advanced training and expertise, the APP focuses on subspecialized care, including chronic illness and disease management, ensuring continuity of care throughout the patient’s healthcare journey, which may span multiple years. This role involves specialization in a specific organ system, where the APP provides expert consultation within their area of expertise as appropriate. The APP is integral to supporting patients across the continuum of care in both inpatient and outpatient specialty settings, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Preferred Qualifications Hematology/Oncology experience is preferred (not required) Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant Department Summary The Division of Hematology and Oncology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center conducts research and treats all types of adult cancers including solid tumor cancers and hematological blood disorders, as well as benign hematologic disorders such as coagulation disorders and non‑cancerous blood diseases. With over 80 faculty members representing a broad range of professional expertise, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to hematologic and oncologic care through research, translation of laboratory discoveries into therapies, state‑of‑the‑art patient care, clinical trials, training future doctors, and treatment of bleeding and coagulation disorders, anemia and other disorders of blood. Position Shift 100% outpatient No nights/weekends No call/holiday requirement 4 days/week in clinic, 1 administrative day/week Key Responsibilities Obtains and documents a health history; performs and documents complete, system‑focused, or symptom‑specific physical examination, assessment and plan of care. In collaboration, provides healthcare services for primary, acute and complex care of patients and manages patients’ overall care, identifying expected outcomes for diagnoses. Orders, performs, interprets and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated. Forms differential diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions. Prescribes therapeutic interventions for both pharmacologic, non‑pharmacologic and surgical, needed to achieve expected outcomes. Utilizes evidence‑based, approved practice protocols in planning and implementing care. Initiates appropriate referrals and consultations. Provides specialty specific consultation services upon request and within a specialty scope of practice. Facilitates the patient’s transition between and within health care settings. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. Technical Capabilities Health Systems and Policy Management (Advanced): Demonstrates fundamental proficiency in behaviors reflecting continuous professional development, ethical practice, and a responsible attitude toward patients, profession, and society. Patient and Family Centered Care (Advanced): Demonstrates compassionate, appropriate, and effective care for health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, and end‑of‑life care, including ethical decision‑making and use of the electronic health record. Clinical Knowledge and Practice (Advanced): Applies biomedical, clinical, and social sciences knowledge to patient care and education, maintaining up‑to‑date evidence‑based practice. Practice‑Based Scholarly Inquiry and Integration (Advanced): Uses scientific evidence and methods to investigate, evaluate, and improve patient care practices, generating knowledge to improve outcomes. Interpersonal and Communication Skills (Advanced): Establishes and maintains professional relationships with patients, families, and team members, communicating effectively orally and in writing. Professionalism (Advanced): Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional development, ethical practice, and engagement in committees and professional organizations. Benefits Affordable high‑quality health plan options Dental and/or vision plan 403(b) retirement plan Paid Time Off (flex PTO) Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied) Short‑term and long‑term disability Subsidized backup childcare Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental pay program! 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