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Description
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nPosition Summary
nUNC Health Cancer Care - Cary is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our multidisciplinary Hematology & Oncology team. This position offers the opportunity to practice in a collaborative, patient-centered environment, working closely with medical oncologists, hematologists, nurse care managers, infusion services, and other oncology support staff. The APP will function as a key member of the oncology care team, providing comprehensive outpatient care for hematology and oncology patients within a team-based care model. The ideal candidate will bring prior clinical experience as an APP and an interest in building long-term relationships with oncology and hematology patients within a supportive community cancer center.
nResponsibilities
nnnEvaluate and manage outpatient hematology and oncology patients in a clinic setting.
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nnConduct follow-up visits and ongoing disease management for patients receiving cancer treatment.
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nnPerform pre-infusion evaluations to assess patient readiness for chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other oncology treatments.
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nnManage patients with benign hematology conditions, including simple anemia and iron deficiency anemia.
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nnReview laboratory results, imaging, treatment plans, and clinical status to support continuity of care.
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nnCollaborate closely with physicians, nurse care managers, infusion staff, and other members of the oncology team.
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nnRespond to patient messages, electronic communications, and care coordination needs through Epic In Basket and other communication tools.
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nnProvide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, symptom management, and supportive care.
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nnParticipate in limited inpatient consultation support, including patient assessments, documentation, and collaboration with the attending hematologist/oncologist.
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nnMaintain timely and accurate medical documentation in the electronic medical record.
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nnContribute to quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and professional development initiatives.
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n nPractice Highlights
nnnEstablished Hematology & Oncology practice within UNC Health Cancer Care - Cary office.
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nnPrimarily outpatient role with limited inpatient responsibilities.
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nnAverage patient volume of approximately 12 patients per day.
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nnDedicated administrative day each week.
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nnCollaborative team environment with hematologists, oncologists, APPs, nurse care managers, and infusion services.
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nnGrowing team-based care model pairing APPs with physician partners.
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nnOpportunity to participate in oncology-related research or quality initiatives, including nurse-driven studies, when applicable.
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nnNo after-hours or weekend call currently required.
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n nPreferred Qualifications
nnnPrior experience as an APP in Hematology/Oncology.
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nnExperience caring for complex adult patients in primary care, hospital medicine, internal medicine, oncology, or a related specialty.
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nnOncology nursing experience strongly valued, particularly for APP candidates transitioning into oncology practice.
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nnDemonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary care team.
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n nRecruiter: Cody Hair,
nOther Information
nOther information:
nEducation Requirements:
n● Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.
nLicensure/Certification Requirements:
n● Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider (i.e., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) in the state of North Carolina.
n● Board certification if required by the Department. DEA.
nProfessional Experience Requirements:
n● No prior experience required.
nKnowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
n● Demonstrated clinical competency.
n● Effective leadership skills. Strong interpersonal skills.
n● Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
n● Demonstrated written and verbal communication and strong analytical skills.
n● Effective interaction to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting.
n● Documentation in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing.
nJob Details
nLegal Employer: NCHEALTH
nEntity: UNC Health Medical Group
nOrganization Unit: Hematology Oncology Cary
nWork Type: Full Time
nStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00
nSalary Range: $50.93 - $69.72 per hour (Hiring Range)
nPay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
nWork Assignment Type: Onsite
nWork Schedule: Day Job
nLocation of Job: US:NC:Cary
nExempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
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nThis position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.
nQualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
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nQualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Worksite address
cary, NC, 27518, US
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