Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Hematology and Oncology in Waterford, CT

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title : Hematology / Oncology (NP / PA) Job Type : Locum Tenens Location : Waterford, CT (with coverage also in Norwich and Plainfield, CT) Service Setting : Outpatient, with potential inpatient component Coverage Type : Clinical Only Coverage Period : 09 / 24 / 2025 02 / 28 / 2026 (minimum 3 months, potential extension) Clinical Shift Schedule : Monday Friday, 8a 4 : 30p (negotiable) COVERAGE DATES Start : 09 / 24 / 2025 (minimum 3-month commitment) End : 02 / 28 / 2026 (with possible extension) PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics : Adults (hematology / oncology population) Patient Volume / Census : Full daily schedule (8 hours patient-facing per day) Admissions : Potential inpatient consults if applicable Rounding : Limited, primarily outpatient-focused Phone Consults : Yes Case Mix : General oncology and benign hematology; GI / GU oncology focus preferred but not required Procedures : Bone marrow biopsies in-office APP Duties : Follow-up visits, chemotherapy education, emergent infusion center support FACILITY INFORMATION Specialty Backup Available : Oncology group support Support Staff Available : Infusion center staff, RNs, MAs Reason for Coverage : Provider on FMLA leave PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required : Yes (if inpatient coverage included) Temporary Privileges Available : Potential expedited credentialing Credentialing Timeline : Typically 90 days; expedited requests possible with CT license Compliance Requirements : Standard immunizations and credentialing requirements COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Rate (APP) : Fixed (Daily OT after 12 hours; Weekly OT after 168 hours) Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Covered (details TBD) REQUIRED PROCEDURES Bone marrow biopsies (in-office) Outpatient hematology / oncology procedures as appropriate JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses : Active Connecticut license required Board : Board Certified / Board Eligible in Hematology / Oncology (for physicians) DEA : Required Certifications : None specified Experience : 1 year; oncology / hematology experience preferred Other Qualifications : Ability to manage oncology patients independently; APPs experienced in oncology encouraged DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Manage outpatient oncology and hematology patient base Provide chemotherapy education and support infusion center staff Perform bone marrow biopsies in-office Cover inpatient consults as needed (if within provider scope) Take on-call responsibilities (physicians only, every 3rd weekend and 1 weekday per week) Collaborate with oncology team, APPs, and support staff to ensure continuity of care