Advanced Practice Provider

At Illinois CancerCare, our Advanced Practice Providers (eligible if trained as Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, or Physician Assistant) play a vital role in providing expert oncology care and supporting patients and families throughout their cancer journey. Working collaboratively with our physicians, the APN conducts comprehensive assessments, develops and implements individualized care plans, performs clinical exams and procedures, and evaluates patient and family responses to treatment.

This role includes interpreting laboratory and imaging results, prescribing therapies when appropriate, and managing symptoms and treatmentrelated side effects using evidencebased, compassionate interventions. We currently have an opening at our Bloomington clinic. Each morning, the APP participates in hospital service at designated sites, completing inpatient rounds, communicating with attending providers, and performing bone marrow biopsies as ordered, followed by afternoons spent caring for patients in the outpatient clinic.

Pay & Benefits

• Hiring Pay Range: $110,000 to $150,000.
  (Based on experience, education, and other factors)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options)
• Special wellness programs - Maven, HingeHealth, Livongo, Vitality, and Wondr
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• $3500 continuing education budget
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts through our Perks Program

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Deliver expert oncology care including assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and symptom management.
• Manage acute and chronic conditions related to cancer and its treatments.
• Perform procedures such as bone marrow biopsies and manage oncology emergencies.
• Provide care at satellite clinics with autonomy and physician collaboration.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and side effects.

Collaboration & Communication

• Serve as a key liaison between patients, families, physicians, and clinic staff.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in EMR systems.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case reviews.

Education & Leadership

• Develop and deliver educational programs for patients, families, and staff.
• Mentor nursing staff and contribute to continuing education initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Lead APP to identify and address knowledge gaps.

Program Development & Advocacy

• Direct strategic planning of Advanced Practice Provider Program to promote continued growth and value to the practice.
• Advocate for the role of APPs within the organization and the broader healthcare community.

Specialty Programs

Illinois CancerCare offers a variety of innovative specialty programs that APPs may contribute to or collaborate with, including:

• Palliative Care
• Genetics
• Smart Care
• Survivorship
• Benign Hematology

Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner (NP):

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing program.
• Successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current RN licensure and registration with the State Board of Nursing in Illinois.
• Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification required.
• 1-3 years of post-MSN experience preferred, ideally in oncology or a related specialty.

Physician Assistant (PA):

• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Current state license as a Physician Assistant in Illinois.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification required.
• 1-3 years of clinical experience preferred, ideally in oncology or a related specialty.

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS):

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing program.
• Successful completion of a Clinical Nurse Specialist program.
• Current RN licensure and registration with the State Board of Nursing in Illinois.
• Current state licensure as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification required.
• 1-3 years of post-MSN experience preferred, ideally in oncology or a related specialty.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Work will require travel to clinics.