Oncology Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Wellpath

$95K — $115K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in nursing, specializing in Oncology
  • 2+ years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in correctional facilities
  • Current, unrestricted license in your state
  • Current DEA registration
  • BLS and PALS certification through AHA

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care and develop treatment plans collaboratively
  • Conduct sick call visits and oversee chronic care clinics
  • Respond to medical emergencies and provide urgent treatment
  • Ensure compliance with SOAP documentation and formulary guidelines
  • Participate in medical committees and uphold confidentiality standards

Benefits

  • Access to continuous professional development opportunities
  • Involvement in specialized institutional committees
  • Supportive work environment focusing on patient care
  • Exposure to a diverse patient population
  • Contribution to a unique healthcare setting within the criminal justice system
Full Job Description
How you make a difference

The Oncology Nurse Practitioner provides direct care and medical services to patients under the supervision of a physician. This role includes evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, managing chronic care clinics, and responding to medical emergencies. They ensure proper documentation, follow established medical protocols, and maintain confidentiality standards. The NP also contributes to institutional committees and collaborates with internal resources before seeking offsite referrals. Responsibilities include maintaining medical standards, ensuring patient privacy, and supporting emergency and chronic care management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct care and treatment planning in collaboration with clinical advisors
  • Conduct sick call visits, chronic care clinics, and infirmary rounds
  • Respond to emergencies and perform on-site urgent treatment
  • Ensure SOAP-based documentation and compliance with formulary guidelines
  • Participate in institutional medical committees and maintain confidentiality standards


Qualifications & Requirements

EDUCATION
  • Completion of a master's program in nursing (NPs)
  • Specialty in Oncology required

EXPERIENCE
  • Previous correctional/detention facility experience
  • Minimum two (2) years' experience

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
  • Unrestricted and Current License, Certification, or Registration in State of practice
  • Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration
  • Current lifesaving BLS and PALS (where applicable) certification through AHA


This position is available only to those who reside in the United States.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

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