APP - Hematology/Oncology

Conducts Patient Visits and Assessments

• Performs comprehensive patient evaluations, including new patient consultations, follow-up visits, treatment assessments, and survivorship visits.
• Obtains and documents complete medical histories, physical examinations, treatment responses, and symptom assessments.
• Develops and implements evidence-based plans of care in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Ensures timely patient access, thorough documentation, and appropriate follow-up care.

Manages Hematology and Oncology Patients

• Evaluates and manages patients with hematologic and oncologic diagnoses throughout the continuum of care.
• Monitors disease progression, treatment effectiveness, laboratory results, imaging studies, and adverse effects.
• Identifies and addresses treatment-related toxicities and complications in accordance with established protocols.
• Collaborates with physicians regarding complex clinical issues and treatment modifications.

Orders, Prescribes, and Monitors Therapies

• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, and imaging as clinically indicated.
• Prescribes medications and supportive care interventions in accordance with state regulations, institutional policies, and collaborative practice agreements.
• Monitors patient response to chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and supportive medications.
• Provides symptom management for pain, nausea, fatigue, anemia, infection risk, and other cancer-related concerns.

Provides Patient and Family Education

• Educates patients and caregivers regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, potential side effects, symptom management, and survivorship care.
• Reinforces treatment adherence and promotes informed decision-making.
• Assesses patient understanding and identifies barriers to care.

Assists with Patient Triage and Acute Care Needs

• Participates in the assessment and triage of patient concerns, treatment-related symptoms, and urgent clinical issues.
• Determines appropriate interventions and level of care, including outpatient management, emergency evaluation, or hospitalization when necessary.
• Supports efficient clinic operations while maintaining high standards of patient safety and quality care.