Nurse Practitioner
Listed compensation
$84,800-$140,500
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
What We Offer
Anticipated salary range of $84,800 - $140,500,000 per year.. The salary range listed is an estimate and is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s relevant education, experience and skills, and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
Major Responsibilities
Perform patient assessments, including histories, physical exams, and symptom evaluation before, during, and after radiation treatment.
Manage acute and late side effects of radiation therapy, such as skin reactions, fatigue, nausea, mucositis, pain, and nutritional concerns, and order or adjust supportive treatments and medications within scope of practice.
- Order, interpret, and follow up on laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostics.
- Conduct on-treatment visits and weekly assessments, and communicate any changes to the radiation oncologist.
- Participate in new-patient consultations, simulation, and treatment planning visits as directed.
- Provide patient and family education on treatment expectations, side-effect management, and self-care, and obtain informed consent as appropriate.
- Conduct follow-up visits for survivorship and long-term monitoring after treatment.
- Coordinate care with medical oncology, surgery, primary care, palliative care, and other specialists and community resources.
- Respond to patient calls and messages, triaging concerns and arranging same-day evaluation when needed.
- Document accurately and promptly in the electronic health record in compliance with regulatory and billing requirements.
- Take part in multidisciplinary tumor boards and quality improvement activities.
- Follow all safety, radiation protection, and infection control policies, and support a culture of patient safety.
- Mentor and support nursing and clinical staff, and take part in staff meetings and training.
Qualifications
- 0 - 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner, preferred
- Bachelor's degree of Science in Nursing
- NP-focused Masters degree
- Successfully passed a National Nurse Practitioner board certification exam
- Previous experience working within oncology in a clinical setting, highly preferred
- Oncology certification a plus
- Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration and license, preferred
- Anticipated salary range: $84,800-$140,500
Benefits
- Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k savings plan
- Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Work-Life resources
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 12/1/2026 If interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
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Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner will perform patient assessments and manage side effects for individuals undergoing radiation therapy. They will also coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams and provide ongoing education to patients and their families.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Oncology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$113k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 62% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $85k–$141k | Nurse Practitioner median $139k (middle half $130k–$160k)288 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$117k in purchasing power | Georgia index 96.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nurse Practitioner listings in Georgia | 413 active | 13,946 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 12% remote · 62% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Georgia Nurse Practitioner listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment413 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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