Oncology/Cancer Genetics NP/PA Needed in Chattanooga, TN

Job Summary

Join Erlanger's growing Oncology and Cancer Genetics team at Erlanger East and play a meaningful role in helping patients and families better understand their cancer risk through comprehensive assessments, detailed genetic evaluations, and personalized care. This full-time opportunity is ideal for a compassionate provider who enjoys building relationships, uncovering critical details within a patient's history, and guiding individuals through complex healthcare decisions.

As an Oncology/Cancer Genetics Advanced Practice Provider, you will serve as a trusted clinical resource for patients seeking answers about hereditary cancer risk, genetic conditions, and family health patterns. Working in a collaborative environment, you will conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, perform physical assessments, thoroughly review personal and family medical histories, and help identify individuals who may benefit from further genetic testing, surveillance, or prevention strategies.This role requires a provider who is naturally inquisitive and takes pride in connecting the dots. Many of the answers patients seek are found within the details of their medical records and family histories, making careful assessment and thoughtful clinical evaluation essential components of the position. The ideal candidate understands the importance of listening, asking the right questions, and taking the time necessary to ensure patients feel heard, supported, and understood.

This position is clinic based and follows a Monday-Friday schedule from 8:00am-4:00pm., offering a consistent daytime work schedule with no routine weekend or call responsibilities.

This position is involved in a team-based approach to care. Team members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their role as per the State of Tennessee/Georgia guidelines. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to coordinate care for patients and is trained and assigned to support patients/families/caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to manage the practices' patient population. Participates in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation.

Education:

Required:

RN with a Master's Degree in nursing certification in family and/or adult nurse practitioner. Graduate of a nationally accredited school of nursing.

Masters of Science in Medicine of a certified Physician Assistant program

Experience:

Preferred:

Genetics/Oncology experience preferred

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration

Required:

Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee. Eligibility to sit for certification in area of specialty.

The Nurse Licensure Compact will not change how to obtain or renew a Tennessee license. However, the Tennessee nursing license will be a single state license for Tennessee Residents or non-compact state residents. Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents.

Preferred:

Certification in areas of specialty.

Department Position Summary:

A nurse practitioner or physician assistant will work under direction of the physicians/medical director. He/She will be responsible for developing evidence based protocols and utilizing them to develop an individualized plan of care. He/She must be able to collect, document, and analyze patient data. They must be able to collaborate with the health care team in the development and implementation of testing and treatment according to protocols. He/She must be able to participate in development and implementation health screening program for adolescents and adults, and develop protocols for identification of high-risk individuals. He/She must participate in community and corporate education on urological topics.

The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over their life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status. He/She must interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. This is done through evaluation of direct supervisor by direct observation, in a skills lab, or discussed verbally or written. Competency can also be evaluated by a formal peer review process and/or by self assessment based on objective criteria that is reviewed and validated.