Oncology
Virginia Oncology Associates
Locations: Multiple locations in Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina
Practice information: Virginia Oncology Associates, the largest group of medical professionals in Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina devoted exclusively to cancer care and blood disorders, has an exciting opportunities for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners
4 Positions are available:
- Advanced Practice Provider - Virginia Beach
- Advanced Practice Provider - Norfolk
Brief job description:
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for oncology patients in an outpatient setting
Initiate and document appropriate interventions
Evaluate and record patient and family response within practice protocol Prescribes drug therapies per protocol/physician consultation
Assess patient and family needs and provides education Promotes/provides staff education
Serve as a liaison between inpatient, skilled nursing, and home setting Incorporates evidence-based research into clinical practice
Must be willing to travel to the various practice locations
Experience required: 1+ years. Experience and knowledge in the management of the physiologycal and pscyhological effects of cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment.
- Advanced Practice Provider - Norfolk
Brief job description:
This is a 32-hour a week position; M-Th; with No Call and No Rounding. Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent organizational, communication and team work skills along with a strong committment to quality, safety and patient centered care. Must be willing to travel to the various practice locations.
Experience required: 2-3 years experience Previous Hematology/Oncology experience required. Must be knowledgeable and confident with cancer care and blood disorders.
- Advanced Practice Provider - Palliative Care
Brief Job Description:
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for oncology patients in an outpatient setting
Initiate and document appropriate interventions
Assist in establishing treatment goals to include end of life discussions or advance directives, pain control, symptom management, and provide supportive services for the patient and family
Assess for psychosocial and spiritual needs
Evaluate and record patient and family response within practice protocol Prescribes drug therapies per protocol/physician consultation
Assess patient and family needs and provides education Promotes/provides staff education
Serve as a liaison between inpatient, skilled nursing, and home setting Incorporates evidence-based research into clinical practice
Experience required: Minimum of three (3) years post MSN experience in oncology nursing or oncology Physician Assistant. Board certified / eligible in Hospice and Palliative Nursing or Physician Assistant in Hospice and Palliative Care or a willingness to pursue certification. Experience and knowledge in the management of the physiological and psychological effects of cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment
Contact: Andrea Edwards, PA-C, APP Supervisor
Email: Andrea.Edwards@USONOCOLOGY.COM
Posted on October 17, 2019
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