Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Infusion Center

Allina Health System • Coon Rapids, MN

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About The Position

Allina Health Cancer Institute is hiring an Oncology Infusion Advanced Practice Provider for its North region in the Twin Cities area. The full-time role is based in the infusion center and is part of a team that includes hematologist/oncologists and advanced practice providers. The position provides care to oncology and hematology patients, including virtual acute add-on and hematology visits. It also supports benign hematology referral triage, APP inbox coverage at the associated main site, and program development in areas such as survivorship, benign hematology, and onboarding.

The role provides patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, education, and referrals, as part of a physician/nurse team. The practitioner may work independently or as part of a treatment team in inpatient and outpatient settings, and also serves as an educator, case manager, and consultant to staff and the multidisciplinary health care team.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• At least 1 year of Advanced Practice Provider experience.
• Experience in internal medicine, urgent care, or acute care.
• For Nurse Practitioners: Minnesota registered nurse license and specialty certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), required upon hire.
• For Physician Assistants: specialty certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), required upon hire.
• Minnesota NP or PA license, required upon hire.
• Meet at least one BLS requirement: American Heart Association certification, American Red Cross certification, or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• Drug Enforcement Administration registration, required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Hematology/oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for patients and complete comprehensive assessments.
• Determine diagnoses and treatment of illness.
• 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 appropriate.
• Consult with a physician when a patient’s needs fall outside the practitioner’s scope or 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 and collaborate with the primary care team on program development.
• Serve as a liaison with outside agencies as needed.
• Consult and round with hospital staff when designated by the specialty.
• Provide care in the infusion center and see oncology/hematology patients virtually for acute add-on visits.
• Conduct virtual hematology visits and assist with benign hematology referral triage.
• Provide inbox coverage for APPs at the associated main site.
• Participate in program development, including survivorship, benign hematology, and onboarding.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• PTO/time away.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
• Student loan support and benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, resources, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level