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Sanford Health
Job Description
Careers With Purpose
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Facility: Roger Maris Cancer Ctr
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 820 4th St N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Job Summary
The Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care for patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions. This role involves assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with cancers, blood disorders, and related complications. The NP works collaboratively with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care throughout the continuum of diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including history, physical examination, and symptom evaluation.
Order, interpret, and manage diagnostic tests and laboratory results related to oncology and hematology care.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and supportive care measures.
Monitor patient response to treatment and adjust plans accordingly.
Manage symptoms and side effects related to cancer and its treatment, such as pain, nausea, fatigue, and hematologic abnormalities.
Provide patient and family education on disease processes, treatment options, and self-care strategies.
Coordinate care with oncologists, hematologists, pharmacists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.
Facilitate referrals to specialists, clinical trials, and supportive services.
Document all patient encounters, treatments, and care plans in compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, research, and continuing education related to hematology/oncology.
Maintain current knowledge of advances in hematology and oncology care and treatments.
Qualifications
Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.
Experience In Hematology/oncology Clinical Settings Preferred.
Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
State Controlled Substance License (if required by State)
National Board Certification as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) or ACNPC-AG), Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC); Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader: Family (FNP-BC) or (FNP–C), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP)
Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.
Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Practice Details: This position will be in medical oncology in a team of 5 other APPs working closely with the physician team to provide high quality oncology care at a Top 100 Cancer Center
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0264142
Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider
Featured: No
Specialty: Hematology/Oncology
Visas Accepted: N/A
Benefits
City Fargo State North Dakota Country US
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Careers With Purpose
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Facility: Roger Maris Cancer Ctr
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 820 4th St N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Practice Details: This position will be in medical oncology in a team of 5 other APPs working closely with the physician team to provide high quality oncology care at a Top 100 Cancer Center
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0264142
Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider
Featured: No
Specialty: Hematology/Oncology
Visas Accepted: N/A
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Job Description
Careers With Purpose
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Facility: Roger Maris Cancer Ctr
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 820 4th St N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Job Summary
The Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care for patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions. This role involves assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with cancers, blood disorders, and related complications. The NP works collaboratively with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care throughout the continuum of diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including history, physical examination, and symptom evaluation.
Order, interpret, and manage diagnostic tests and laboratory results related to oncology and hematology care.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and supportive care measures.
Monitor patient response to treatment and adjust plans accordingly.
Manage symptoms and side effects related to cancer and its treatment, such as pain, nausea, fatigue, and hematologic abnormalities.
Provide patient and family education on disease processes, treatment options, and self-care strategies.
Coordinate care with oncologists, hematologists, pharmacists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.
Facilitate referrals to specialists, clinical trials, and supportive services.
Document all patient encounters, treatments, and care plans in compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, research, and continuing education related to hematology/oncology.
Maintain current knowledge of advances in hematology and oncology care and treatments.
Qualifications
Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.
Experience In Hematology/oncology Clinical Settings Preferred.
- Medical Oncology APP
- Schedule: Monday-Friday daytime hours. Rotating weekends (4 hours on Saturday and Sunday). It is every 9th weekend right now- changes with the number of APPs on the team.
- Clinic setting. Very little hospital- may admit someone
- New Grads considered with the right experience prior to APP degree.
- Position duties: See oncology patients in clinic and infusion center settings
- Make up of Team is Physicians 12 Medical Oncologists, and 5 Medical Oncology APPs
- Position FTE: Prefer 1.0. Would consider 0.8 or 0.9
Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
State Controlled Substance License (if required by State)
National Board Certification as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) or ACNPC-AG), Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC); Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader: Family (FNP-BC) or (FNP–C), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP)
Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.
Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Practice Details: This position will be in medical oncology in a team of 5 other APPs working closely with the physician team to provide high quality oncology care at a Top 100 Cancer Center
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0264142
Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider
Featured: No
Specialty: Hematology/Oncology
Visas Accepted: N/A
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
City Fargo State North Dakota Country US
Apply Now
Apply and matching require a free OVN account. Browse listings anytime without signing in.
Careers With Purpose
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Facility: Roger Maris Cancer Ctr
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 820 4th St N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Practice Details: This position will be in medical oncology in a team of 5 other APPs working closely with the physician team to provide high quality oncology care at a Top 100 Cancer Center
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0264142
Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider
Featured: No
Specialty: Hematology/Oncology
Visas Accepted: N/A