Oncology Nurse Practitioner

JOB SUMMARY: The Oncology Nurse Practitioner (ONP) provides comprehensive care, in conjunction with the Physician, to patients with cancer, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up care. They play a key role in managing symptoms, coordinating treatment, and supporting patients and their families throughout the cancer journey.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Patient Assessment & Diagnosis: Conduct comprehensive physical exams, order and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., blood tests, imaging), and assess disease progression.
• Treatment Management: Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, and palliative care.
• Symptom & Side Effect Management: Address treatment-related side effects such as pain, nausea, fatigue, and neuropathy.
• Billing and Coding: Stay abreast of current parameters specific to the treatment of oncology patients from a professional and technical perspective.
• Patient Education & Support: Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment options, potential side effects, and self-care strategies.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to provide integrated care.
• Palliative & End-of-Life Care: Provide pain management and emotional support for patients in advanced stages of cancer.
• Clinical Research & Evidence-Based Practice: Stay updated on the latest oncology treatments and may participate in clinical trials or research.
• Prescribing Medications: As an advanced practice provider, ONPs can prescribe medications, including chemotherapy, pain management drugs, and supportive therapies, depending on state regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a focus on oncology.
• Licensure: Active Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license and Nurse Practitioner (NP) certification.
• Certification: Board certification as an NP (e.g., AOCNP® – Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner by ONCC is preferred).
• Experience: Prior experience in nursing oncology is typically required.
• Skills: Strong clinical decision-making, patient communication, symptom management, and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Functional Job Requirements:

Job requirements include, but are not limited to: sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, squatting and reaching. Requires good finger dexterity, repetitive motions with hands and fingers.  Requires ability to have good vision and hearing. Pushing and pulling equipment may be necessary.

Lifting Requirements

Job requires light lifting on an occasional basis.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising the job duties.