Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Medical Oncology

About the job

Summit Cancer Centers in Spokane is hiring a full-time advanced practice provider, either a nurse practitioner (NP) or a physician assistant (PA), for its Medical Oncology department. The provider cares for patients going through cancer treatment in an outpatient setting, working with oncologists, nurses and support staff, and reports to the Medical Director of Oncology. New graduates may apply.

The practice is multidisciplinary, and its providers have access to clinical trials and the newest cancer treatments.

What you'll do

• Assess, examine and evaluate oncology patients
• Build, carry out and adjust treatment plans together with the oncologists
• Order diagnostic tests, imaging and lab work and interpret the results
• Teach patients about their diagnosis, treatment choices, medications and managing side effects
• Track how patients are doing and manage symptoms or complications from treatment
• Take part in tumor boards, case discussions and quality improvement work
• Keep documentation accurate and current in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Support survivorship planning and palliative care conversations when appropriate
• Work with infusion nurses and pharmacists so chemotherapy is given safely

What you need

• For a nurse practitioner: a master's or doctoral degree in nursing and national certification in Adult, Family or Acute Care
• For a physician assistant: graduation from an accredited PA program and NCCPA certification
• A current license to practice in Washington
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills and a patient-centered approach

Preferred

• Oncology experience, though it is not required and oncology training is available

Schedule

• Full-time
• No on-call duty or weekend shifts
• 4-day work weeks may be possible

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package
• A possible incentive or production bonus
• Oncology training
• Ongoing professional development and continuing education