Hematology/Oncology — Advanced Practice Provider

Hematology/Oncology — Advanced Practice Provider

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Patient Visits and Assessments

• Performs comprehensive patient evaluations.

• Obtains and documents complete medical histories, physical examinations, treatment responses, and symptom assessments.

• Develops and implements evidence-based plans of care in collaboration with supervising physicians.

Manages Hematology and Oncology Patients

• Evaluates and manages patients with hematologic and oncologic diagnoses throughout the continuum of care.

• Monitors disease progression, treatment effectiveness, laboratory results, imaging studies, and adverse effects.

• Identifies and addresses treatment-related toxicities and complications in accordance with established protocols.

• Collaborates with physicians regarding complex clinical issues and treatment modifications.

Orders, Prescribes, and Monitors Therapies

• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, and imaging as clinically indicated.

• Prescribes medications and supportive care interventions in accordance with state regulations, institutional policies, and collaborative practice agreements.

• Monitors patient response to chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and supportive medications.

• Provides symptom management for pain, nausea, fatigue, anemia, infection risk, and other cancer-related concerns.

Provides Patient and Family Education

• Educates patients and caregivers regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, potential side effects, symptom management, and survivorship care.

• Reinforces treatment adherence and promotes informed decision-making.

• Assesses patient understanding and identifies barriers to care.

Assists with Patient Triage and Acute Care Needs

• Participates in the assessment and triage of patient concerns, treatment-related symptoms, and urgent clinical issues.

• Determines appropriate interventions and level of care, including outpatient management, emergency evaluation, or hospitalization when necessary.

• Supports efficient clinic operations while maintaining high standards of patient safety and quality care.