Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner - UVMMC

University of Vermont Health Network•Burlington, VT

3d•$64 - $88•Onsite

About The Position

University of Vermont Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our outpatient Hematology and Oncology team at the University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC). This NP will support a specialized oncology practice and focus primarily on solid tumor oncology. Seeing approximately 10 – 12 patients per clinic shift, the NP will conduct pre-treatment and long-term follow-up visits and manage symptoms associated with chemotherapy treatments. As a member of the Hematology/Oncology team, some coverage for infusion therapies may be required at times. Consistent with the values of UVM Health, this NP will always practice with the highest standards of patient-centered care. Schedule This is a full-time 1.0 FTE exempt position that will be working primarily Monday – Friday during daytime outpatient hours (8am – 6pm). There is some flexibility for scheduling per NP preference. Rotating weekend infusion coverage is shared among all APPs and is anticipated to be required approximately once every two months. Experience Ideal candidates will have 2+ years clinical NP oncology experience. New NP graduates with experience caring for oncology patients in previous positions, clinical rotation(s) in oncology, and a demonstrated interest in specializing in solid tumor oncology may be considered. Success in this position will require extensive knowledge of disease processes, chemotherapy administration, symptom management, supportive care, and patient education. About Burlington, Vermont Burlington and the surrounding region offer an exceptional quality of life, with easy access to the Lake Champlain waterfront, abundant four-season outdoor recreation including skiing, hiking, and biking, a vibrant arts and culture scene, strong schools and family friendly communities, and a thriving local food and farm-to-table environment. The area consistently ranks among the best places to live in the United States for its unique blend of natural beauty, safety, and community-oriented lifestyle. UVM Health: Healthier Communities. Healthiest Lives. Together. The University of Vermont Medical Center is committed to being a national model for the delivery of high-quality academic health care for a rural region. The University of Vermont Medical Center will continue to ensure that individuals are employed, and that employees are treated during candidacy and employment, without regard to their sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law in all employment practices as follows: Employment decisions at The University of Vermont Medical Center are based on legitimate job-related criteria. All personnel actions or programs that affect qualified individuals, such as employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, advertising, termination, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, are made without discrimination based upon the individual’s sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; master’s or doctorate degree preferred
Current (or eligible) unencumbered Vermont State licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) required
Extensive knowledge of disease processes, chemotherapy administration, symptom management, supportive care, and patient education

Nice To Haves

2+ years clinical NP oncology experience
New NP graduates with experience caring for oncology patients in previous positions, clinical rotation(s) in oncology, and a demonstrated interest in specializing in solid tumor oncology may be considered
Current (or eligible) unencumbered New York State licensure as an APRN desired