Overview

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Oncology (Chemo & Radiation)

Location: Baldwin County, Alabama

Employer: Southern Cancer Center

Join Our Mission to Make a Difference!

Are you ready to bring your skills and compassion to a team that's changing lives every day? At Southern Cancer Center, we're more than a clinic—we're a community of caregivers dedicated to supporting patients through their toughest battles. We're looking for a Nurse Practitioner who's passionate about oncology care and eager to make an impact in Baldwin County. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and want to help patients through chemotherapy and radiation with expertise and heart, this is your opportunity to shine.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for oncology patients.
Initiate and document appropriate interventions; evaluate and record patient/family responses; prescribe therapies as indicated.
Perform clinical procedures after appropriate training.
Assess patient and family needs and provide education on treatment and wellness.
Promote wellness and recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs.
Incorporate evidence-based research into clinical practice.
Maintain knowledge of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements.
Complete patient charge capture and medical record documentation in a timely manner.
Provide case management for patients and families, including limited knowledge of community resources.
May promote and provide staff education.
Responsibilities may include rounding at affiliated hospitals and handling weekend or after-hour calls.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program.
Entry-level position requiring 0–3 years post-MSN experience, preferably in oncology.
Current RN state licensure and registration with the State Board of Nursing.
Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification required.

OR

Physician Assistant

Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Current NCCPA certification.
Entry-level position requiring 0–3 years of experience, preferably in oncology.
Current state license as a Physician Assistant.
Current BLS/CPR certification required.

OR

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and completion of a Clinical Nurse Specialist program.
Entry-level position requiring 0–3 years post-MSN experience, preferably in oncology.
Current RN state licensure and registration with the State Board of Nursing.
Current state licensure as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Current BLS/CPR certification required.

Physical Demands

Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
Standing and walking for extended periods.
Occasionally lifts and carries items up to 40 lbs.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work Environment

Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and medical preparations common to oncology/hematology clinic settings.
Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

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