Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Hematology & Oncology UNC Health Nash Cancer Center | Rocky Mount, NC Position Summary UNC Health Nash Cancer Center 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 navigators, 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.
Responsibilities - Evaluate and manage outpatient hematology and oncology patients in a clinic setting.
- Conduct follow-up visits and ongoing disease management for patients receiving cancer treatment.
- Perform pre-infusion evaluations to assess patient readiness for chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other oncology treatments.
- Manage patients with benign hematology conditions, including simple anemia and iron deficiency anemia.
- Review laboratory results, imaging, treatment plans, and clinical status to support continuity of care.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nurse navigators, infusion staff, and other members of the oncology team.
- Respond to patient messages, electronic communications, and care coordination needs through Epic In Basket and other communication tools.
- Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, symptom management, and supportive care.
- Participate in limited inpatient consultation support, including patient assessments, documentation, and collaboration with the attending hematologist/oncologist.
- Maintain timely and accurate medical documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Contribute to quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and professional development initiatives.
Practice Highlights - Established Hematology & Oncology practice within UNC Health Nash Cancer Center.
- Primarily outpatient role with minimal inpatient responsibilities.
- Average patient volume of approximately 14 patients per day.
- Dedicated administrative day each week.
- Collaborative team environment with hematologists, oncologists, APPs, nurse navigators, and infusion services.
- Growing team-based care model pairing APPs with physician partners.
- Opportunity to participate in oncology-related research or quality initiatives, including nurse-driven studies, when applicable.
- No routine procedures required.
- No after-hours or weekend call currently required.
Qualifications - Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- Current North Carolina NP or PA license or eligibility for licensure.
Preferred Qualifications - Prior experience as an APP in Hematology/Oncology.
- Experience caring for complex adult patients in primary care, hospital medicine, internal medicine, oncology, or a related specialty.
- Oncology nursing experience strongly valued, particularly for APP candidates transitioning into oncology practice.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary care team.
Other InformationOther information:
Education Requirements:- Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:- 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.
- Board certification if required by the Department. DEA.
Professional Experience Requirements:- No prior experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:- Demonstrated clinical competency.
- Effective leadership skills. Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication and strong analytical skills.
- Effective interaction to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting.
- Documentation in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing.
Job DetailsLegal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC Health Medical Group
Organization Unit: UNC Cancer Center at Nash
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Rocky Mount
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This 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.
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