TeleOncology Nurse Practitioner

Aspire Medical Staffing is currently seeking a compassionate and experienced TeleOncology Nurse Practitioner to join our team with the Durham VA Healthcare System in Durham, NC. As a TeleOncology Nurse Practitioner at Aspire Medical Staffing, you will have the opportunity to provide comprehensive and specialized care to patients undergoing treatment for oncologic conditions through telehealth services.

At Aspire Medical Staffing, we are committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients. Our TeleOncology Nurse Practitioners play a crucial role in managing and coordinating the care of patients with cancer, providing education and support, and working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

LOCATION:

• Durham VA Healthcare System - Durham, NC

HOURS OF OPERATION:

• National TeleOncology Business Hours: MON-FRI 0800-1630 ET Closed on weekends and closed on all Federal Holidays

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide care via telehealth modalities: The TeleOncology Nurse Practitioner (TONP) delivers health care across the continuum of care within the service, is responsible for care coordination and quality of care, and has a specific focus on the population for “time to treatment” related to Cancer Screening, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up surveillance. This includes relatively independent functioning and ongoing collaboration with attending physicians, peers, and other healthcare team members. The Contractor’s staff shall see approximately six (6) patients per day via phone, Clinical Video Telehealth (CVT), or VA Video Connect (VVC). 
• Oncology Expertise: The TONP's role as an advanced practitioner is characterized by the autonomy of hematology and oncology practice, in-depth nursing knowledge, and evidence-based expertise. Core clinical functions include performing history and physical examinations, diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic health care problems, ordering appropriate testing and consults, performing adult care check-ups, prescribing medication, and treatments, and teaching patients’ health promotion and disease prevention. The Contractor’s staff shall demonstrate this in the clinical notes and peer observation. 
• Process incoming consults by assigned team and subspecialty diagnoses.
• Assessing and managing the healthcare needs of patients undergoing treatment for oncologic conditions through telehealth services
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Monitoring and managing symptoms, side effects, and treatment response
• Providing education and support to patients and their families
• Documenting patient care and maintaining accurate medical records

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner through ANCC or AANP
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner, preferably in oncology or a related specialty
• Experience with telehealth services and technology
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

If you are a compassionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing specialized care to patients with oncologic conditions, we encourage you to apply for the TeleOncology Nurse Practitioner position at Aspire Medical Staffing. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of patients undergoing cancer treatment.