APRN Oncology Hospitalist

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) in Oncology
Hematology & Oncology Associates of Fredericksburg is continuing to expand and we are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant (NP/PA) with a keen interest in Oncology to help us continue to provide top notch cancer care in our community! This role entails assisting the physicians when they are rounding at Mary Washington Hospital on patients with both new and previously diagnosed hematology and oncology diagnoses.
As part of the team, this advanced practice provider (APP) will deliver medical oncology and hematology care to patients acting in collaboration with physicians and other providers in the practice. The ideal candidate will have excellent physical assessment and communication skills, as well as a strong desire to work with adult cancer patients.
Assists physician in the care and teaching of patients.
Key Performance Areas:
Conduct hospital rounds.
Assess the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining a comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.
Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
Refer patient to appropriate sources of care as clinically indicated.
Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification.
Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant program
APRN or PA license in appropriate state
Minimum 5 years experience as APRN or PA, Oncology required

Analysis & Critical Thinking: Critical thinking skills including solid problem-solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management, and organizational skills. Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness. Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material and sometimes emotionally charged matters.
Communication Skills: Good command of the English language. Second language is an asset but not required. Customer Service & Organizational Awareness: Strong customer focus. Ability to build an engaging culture of quality, performance effectiveness and operational excellence through best practices, strong business and political acumen, collaboration and partnerships, as well as a positive employee, physician and community relations.
Self-motivated and self-starter with ability work independently with limited supervision. Ability to work remotely effectively as required.
Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and demands from a variety of stakeholders and sites.
Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
Travel: 0%
#American Oncology Network