Hematology/Oncology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
Allina Health Cancer Institute is hiring a Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its established and growing oncology team at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This inpatient/outpatient role provides care for solid tumor and hematology patients alongside Hematologist/Oncologists and other Advanced Practice Providers. The position is 1.0 FTE, with Monday–Friday business hours; candidates seeking .8–1.0 FTE will be considered. Inpatient rounding every sixth weekend is part of the role. The Advanced Practice Provider provides patient care as part of a physician/nurse team, working independently or with a treatment team in inpatient and outpatient settings. The role includes diagnosis, treatment, consultations, patient education, case management, and consultation with staff and the multidisciplinary health care team.
Requirements
- Master’s degree and completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- For Nurse Practitioners: Minnesota Board of Nursing Registered Nurse license required upon hire.
- Certification within the specialty required upon hire: ANCC Certified Nurse Practitioner or NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant.
- Minnesota Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license required upon hire.
- Drug Enforcement Administration registration required upon hire.
- Must have one of the following: BLS certification from the American Heart Association; BLS certification from the American Red Cross; or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates may be considered.
- Prefer at least 2 years of oncology experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical care for patients and complete comprehensive patient assessments.
- Determine diagnoses and treatment plans for illnesses.
- Order and interpret medical diagnostics in tandem with the attending physician.
- Prescribe medications, treatments, therapy, and medical equipment.
- Educate patients about managing chronic illness and wellness care.
- Refer patients for specialty care when indicated.
- Consult with a physician when a patient’s needs are outside the Nurse Practitioner’s scope of practice or when the diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear.
- Promote communication within the care team and with interdisciplinary health care staff.
- Act as a resource to team members.
- Work with the primary care team on program development.
- Liaise with outside agencies as needed.
- Consult and round on patients with hospital staff as designated by the specialty, including inpatient rounding every sixth weekend.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical and dental benefits
- PTO/time away
- Retirement savings plans
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage
- Tuition reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education, as applicable
- Student loan support to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, resources, personal coaching, and tools
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
