Palliative Care Advanced Practice Provider

The US Oncology Network is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join their team, focusing on expanding the Peninsula Palliative Care program across Hampton, Newport News, and Williamsburg offices. This role involves acting as a palliative care consultant within an interdisciplinary team, specializing in complex pain and symptom management. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for collaborative and innovative care, with a strong ability to form partnerships within the organization and community.

Practice Info

• Palliative care consultant to an interdisciplinary team for complex pain and symptom management

• Collaboration with providers, social work, nurse navigators, and nurses

• Traveling rotation between Newport News, Hampton, and Williamsburg offices

Responsibilities

• Educate and counsel patients and families about the disease process and end-of-life concerns

• Serve as a liaison to practice and community providers, maintaining communication and collaborative relationships

• Manage and mentor site staff to ensure adequate coverage and high-quality patient care

• Develop patient schedules to meet the demands of a traveling rotation between Newport News, Hampton, and Williamsburg offices

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with advanced cancer, including physical, emotional, and psychosocial aspects

• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with oncologists and the palliative care team

• Monitor and adjust pain management strategies to ensure optimal comfort and quality of life for patients

• Communicate with patients and their families to provide education, support, resources, and emotional care

Requirements

• Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited program for nursing education and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program or successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program

• Post Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant hematology/oncology experience is preferred

• Palliative Care or Hospice experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is preferred

• Previous Palliative Care or Hospice experience required

• Certification in Palliative or Hospice Palliative Care medicine is preferred

• Experience and knowledge in the management of the physiological and psychological effects of cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment

• RN State Licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state, along with current state certification of Nurse Practitioner or current state licensure as a Physician Assistant

• Current CPR is required

• Must be willing to travel to various peninsula practice locations