Surgical Oncology Breast APP- Surgery- Charlotte, NC

Overview

If it’s possible, you will find it at Atrium Health—the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. We invite Experienced APPs to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds and progressive visionaries together in our Surgical Oncology team at Levine Cancer in Charlotte, NC.

Shift: Day

Standard Hours: 40.00

Location: Levine Cancer Institute

Job Summary Functions primarily in a large multiple physician/multiple APP clinic, outpatient setting.  APP would provide care for patients with breast cancer, cutaneous malignancy, an elevated risk of breast cancer, or benign breast concerns.

Essential Functions

• Performs periodic medical history, physical examinations. Monitors for signs/symptoms of cancer recurrence and/or development
• Evaluates/treats acute concerns
• Orders and interprets appropriate imaging and/or laboratory studies
• Provides pre and postoperative care, long term cancer survivorship care 
• Performs minor in-office medical and/or surgical procedures. 
• Writes appropriate prescriptions and administers medications. 
• Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a medically appropriate manner on the patient's medical record. 
• Acts as a patient advocate for the population served. 
• Attends, participates and contributes to group/practice meetings and development of policies and procedures when requested.

Physical Requirements Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak English fluently and in understandable terms. Must possess intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and finger dexterity. Must have the ability to react and perform in stressful situations. 

Education, Experience and Certifications. Must have or be eligible for a DEA license. Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state one works. Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in SC required. BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice. Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and concentrate. 

Nurse Practitioner Masters Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required. License to practice as a Registered Nurse required. Certification in the area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required. FNP, AGNP, ANP, DNP. Physician Assistant Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required; Masters Degree preferred. Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred.

About Atrium Health Pineville:

Atrium Health Pineville, a 235-bed hospital, has offered a personal brand of caring to southern Mecklenburg, York, and Lancaster counties since its founding in 1987. Atrium Health Pineville provides leading-edge healthcare in a local setting, offering open-heart surgery as part of the advanced cardiovascular program and innovative cancer care, including surgical and radiation oncology. Patients also so have access to other highly specialized services such as robotic surgery and neurosurgery.

About Atrium Health Union West:

In February 2022, we proudly introduced Atrium Health Union West as the newest hospital in the Atrium Health enterprise.

The hospital offers emergency, inpatient and outpatient care in Union County to better support the needs of the community. As an extension of Atrium Health Union in Monroe, NC, this new location is part of Atrium Health’s continuing efforts to address the accelerated community growth seen in this area and will ensure that Union County residents continue to have local access to world-class inpatient and outpatient care.Atrium Health Union West, located at the intersection of Independence Boulevard/Highway 74 and Stallings Road in Stallings, NC, is a 150,000 square foot facility. It features 40 licensed acute care beds, including 30 medical/surgical beds, six labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum (LDRP) rooms, and four intensive care unit (ICU) beds. The hospital also has 10 emergency department bays open 24/7 with an available helipad, two operating rooms, a gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy suite, and a cesarean delivery (C-section) operating room. Additionally, it offers imaging services such as mobile MRI, CT, x-ray/fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine, as well as laboratory and pharmacy services

About Levine Cancer:

The Levine Cancer of Atrium Health is a unique institution designed with the innovative vision to deliver outstanding cancer care across the Carolinas, building upon its strong network of affiliated hospitals and providers. At LCI, there are more than 200 cancer doctors experienced in treating the full spectrum of solid tumor and blood cancers. With training from some of the nation’s best cancer programs and expertise in treating even the rarest and most challenging cases, our specialists have the knowledge and skill needed to best treat our patients.

When you join Atrium Health, you will be welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. Practice where your voice is valued, your passion for advancing medicine is rewarded, and you get the resources and support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing—for all.