Cancer & Hematology Centers of Western Michigan is seeking an Outpatient Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our extensive, well-established physician group practice in Big Rapids, MI.

The Cancer & Hematology Centers of Western Michigan (CHCWM) is an independent and physician-owned multi-specialty community oncology practice that has served the community of Western Michigan for over 40 years. At Cancer & Hematology Centers of Western Michigan, they are dedicated to help, healing, and hope for cancer patients and their families. They provide their patients with advanced treatments, innovative research, and above all else, compassionate care.

Cancer & Hematology Centers of Western Michigan is a proud partner of OneOncology. OneOncology is a national partnership of leading independent community oncology practices working together to improve the lives of everyone living with cancer with a physician-led, data-driven, technology-powered, and patient-centric model. Through OneOncology, partner practices have shared technology platforms that foster communication, data sharing, and clinical excellence across the network. OneOncology’s non-exclusive clinical trial site management subsidiary, OneR, delivers complex, multi-center clinical trials to affiliated practices.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for the comprehensive medical/nursing management of assigned patients. The advanced practice provider is expected to exercise prudent judgment in the assessment, diagnosis, and implementation of care and seek appropriate counsel as necessary. The ideal candidate must have the ability to interact effectively and pleasantly with a diverse population. The ability to review detailed data and make quick judgments based on that data. Ability to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines, interruptions, and high work volume. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Working knowledge of computers and their applications to the related field. The position requires a full range of body motion, including handling patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Working knowledge of computers and their applications to the related field. 50% of the time sitting, 50% walking/moving, and able to transport items weighing less than 20 pounds 5% of the time.

This employee has access to medical records daily. The parts of the medical record she/he needs to reference to perform his/her job are as follows: Face Sheet Section, Physician Correspondence, Radiology, Pathology, Labs, Hospitalization, History and Physical, Home Health (Encounter Forms), Chemotherapy Flow Sheet (Treatment Section), Dictation, Lab Information System, Pharmacy Information System, Entire Chart/Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

The work environment of advanced practice providers is typically challenging and fast-paced. The position requires a hospitable and flexible manner to adapt to ever-changing priorities. Providers will experience a variety of attitudes, personalities, and patient/family reactions to life-threatening illnesses. Possible exposure to contagious diseases, hazardous materials, and/or radiation may occur.