Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Hartford Healthcare seeks an Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide advanced, compassionate cancer care within our Healthcare & Medical Services department. In collaboration with oncologists and a multidisciplinary team, you’ll conduct comprehensive assessments, manage chemotherapy and immunotherapy regimens, monitor treatment responses, and address symptom management. You will educate patients and families, coordinate care across our network, and contribute to quality and safety initiatives. Join a not-for-profit, technology-forward system that values teamwork, inclusion, innovation, and continuous professional growth. Provide comprehensive oncology assessments and ongoing management for adult patients. Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests and imaging related to cancer care. Prescribe and manage chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive medications per protocols. Monitor treatment response, toxicity, and complications; adjust plans in collaboration with oncologists. Deliver symptom management and palliative-focused interventions to optimize quality of life. Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, side effects, and self-care. Coordinate care across inpatient, outpatient, and ancillary services within Hartford Healthcare. Document care in the EHR in accordance with regulatory and institutional standards. Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice initiatives. Precept and mentor staff or learners as appropriate and support a culture of teamwork and compassion. Oncology patient assessment Chemotherapy and immunotherapy management Symptom and toxicity management Interpretation of oncology diagnostics Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation Care coordination and discharge planning Palliative and supportive care principles Oncology emergency recognition and management Patient and family education in oncology Evidence-based practice and clinical guidelines application Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Current RN license and APRN certification or PA-C credential, as applicable National certification as an Adult-Gerontology or Family Nurse Practitioner (for NP route) NCCPA certification for Physician Assistants Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) or equivalent preferred Chemotherapy/biotherapy administration certification preferred BLS and ACLS certifications required Eligible for Connecticut advanced practice licensure Experience in oncology, hematology/oncology, or complex internal medicine preferred