Overview

Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center - the largest private practice cancer care center in Central Oregon - is looking to add an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to their clinic in Eugene, OR. The APP will support our Med Onc Department in seeing patients, treatment education, and other general support to maintain the high level of care our community is accustomed to. While oncology experience is preferred, a heart of service and a desire to continue our mission will help you find success.

The general salary range for this position at WVCI is $97,959-$174,138. The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to: prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, etc.

Employment Type: Full-time
Benefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)
Location: Eugene, OR

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care for individual patients.
• Initiates and documents appropriate interventions; evaluates and records patient/family response within practice protocol; prescribes drug therapies per protocol/physician consultation.
• Assists physicians and performs procedures as needed; conducts patient assessments and provides physician with information prior to seeing the patient.
• Assesses patient/family needs and provides education.
• Promotes wellness and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Promotes/provides staff education.
• Incorporates evidence-based research into clinical practice.
• Knowledgeable of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements.
• Completes patient charge tickets.
• Provides case management for oncology clients and their families.
• Serves as a resource person for the nursing staff by providing information being studied in clinical trials.
• May supervise the activities of clinical nursing and support staff.
• May mentor new mid-level providers

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner degree or Physician Assistant degree from an accredited program for nursing education and successful completion of an APP program.
• Minimum of three (3)years practicing as an APP.
• Experience practicing in an oncology setting preferred.
• Experience and knowledge in the management of the physiologic and psychological effects of cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment. RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
• Current state certification of Nurse Practitioner.
• Current CPR certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.