Oncology Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA)
Kettering Health · Kettering, OH
Posted October 20, 2026
Kettering Health Main Campus · 3535 Southern Blvd, Kettering, OH, US, 45429
- Pay: Kettering Health does not post a pay range for this role
- Employment: Full-Time
- Location: Kettering Health Main Campus
- Kettering Health Job ID: 63551
Responsibilities & Requirements
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Oncology provides comprehensive, patient-centered care to individuals with cancer, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and symptom management. This role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes, supports patient and family education, and ensures compliance with regulatory and safety standards. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.
Required Education
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
Required Work Experience
- Clinical experience as a Registered Nurse
- completion of graduate-level clinical practicum in an advanced practice nursing program.
Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
- Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio. Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in the State of Ohio. National certification as a Nurse Practitioner in a relevant specialty area from a board-approved certifying organization (e.g., ANCC, AANP). Current DEA registration or ability to obtain prior to prescribing. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Skills
- Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills
- ability to develop and implement individualized care plans
- proficiency in prescribing and managing medications within scope of practice
- strong patient education and counseling abilities
- effective verbal and written communication
- proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems
- ability to collaborate within interdisciplinary care teams
- critical thinking and evidence-based decision-making
- commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and infection control standards
- knowledge of HIPAA and regulatory requirements
- practice in accordance with state law and organizational policy.
Preferred Education
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or Ph.D. in Nursing.
Preferred Work Experience
- Experience in oncology nursing or hematology/oncology care.
Preferred Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
- Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) certification. Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification from the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS).
Employer
Kettering Health
Kettering Health is a not-for-profit, faith-based health system serving the Greater Dayton and Southwest Ohio region, from Dayton and its suburbs to Hamilton, Troy, Middletown and the communities in between.
The Kettering Health system:
- Kettering Health Main Campus in Kettering, the system's flagship, plus Kettering Health Dayton, Soin Medical Center (Beavercreek), Washington Township, Hamilton, Troy, Greene Memorial (Xenia), Miamisburg and Middletown
- Kettering Physician Network primary and specialty care practices, On Demand care centers, Years Ahead senior care and heart, cancer and women's health programs across the region
- Graduate medical education, including family medicine and OB/GYN residency programs
Why physicians and advanced practice providers choose Kettering Health:
- A physician-led, collaborative system with guaranteed base salaries plus productivity and quality incentives
- Sign-on bonuses and relocation on many roles, employer-paid occurrence-based malpractice, and PSLF-eligible not-for-profit employment
- Generous PTO with CME time and allowance, paid parental leave, and 403(b), 457(b) and college savings options
- Teaching opportunities with residency programs and modern facilities with robotics and advanced technology
- Affordable Midwest living close to Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus