Surgical Oncology Advanced Practice Provider

About CHI Memorial and CommonSpirit Health:

Memorial Health Partners and CHI Memorial Hospital, part of CommonSpirit Health—a partnership formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health—is the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by *U.S. News & World Report*. As the regional referral center of choice, we provide healthcare throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.

Benefits:

On-site childcare with extended hours

Care@Work premium account for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify Theft

Adoption Assistance

Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs

Wellness Program

Additional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities

Mission Statement:

The mission of the CHI Memorial Surgical Oncology Team is to provide exceptional, patient-centered, and holistic care, guided by evidence-based practices and a diligent, multidisciplinary approach that engages patients and families as integral team members. We prioritize compassion, collaboration, respect, empowerment, and patient advocacy to ensure excellence in treatment and unwavering support throughout their journey.

The Outpatient Surgical Oncology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works in collaboration with the Surgical Oncologist to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to individuals, families, and groups facing cancer and related diagnoses. The APP plays a vital role in the outpatient setting, contributing to the delivery of high-quality care throughout the preoperative and postoperative phases. This role is focused exclusively on outpatient care, with no major inpatient or operating room responsibilities.

Essential Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and implement surveillance clinics, such as the Pancreatic Cyst Clinic.
• Perform in-office procedures, such as biopsies, to aid in cancer diagnosis.
• Conduct thorough histories and physical examinations for new patients.
• Present patients to attending surgeons as needed and help formulate treatment plans.
• Order and review radiographic studies and laboratory reports for abnormalities.
• Conduct routine follow-up visits and evaluate postoperative patients.
• Address same-day patient needs, including office visits, prescription refills, and phone inquiries.
• Educate, screen, and counsel patients on health maintenance, promoting community resource utilization for those living with cancer.
• Maintain and manage clinical databases.
• Perform quality assurance activities.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Educate and counsel patients and families about their diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis.
• Coordinate closely with cancer center staff and nurse navigators to ensure appropriate patient flow.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

Education:

• Master’s degree in Nursing OR Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant training program.
  

Certification and Licensure:

• For Nurse Practitioners:
  • Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP).
  • Certificate of fitness through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
  • Licensed as an RN and CRNP in Tennessee and Georgia.
• For Physician Assistants:
  • NCCPA certification.
  • State PA License for Tennessee.
• DEA License required.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.

Experience:

• ?1 year of clinical advanced practice preferred.