Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Infusion Center

Allina Health • Saint Paul, MN

8d • $135,096 - $164,216

About The Position

Allina Health Cancer Institute is seeking an Oncology Infusion Advanced Practice Provider to serve the East region of the Twin Cities, including St. Paul and surrounding communities. The position is part of a team of hematologists/oncologists and advanced practice providers and covers the infusion center. The provider also sees oncology and hematology patients virtually for acute add-on visits, conducts virtual hematology visits, assists with benign hematology referral triage, provides inbox coverage for APPs at the associated main site, and participates in program development, including survivorship, benign hematology, and onboarding.

The role provides patient care that includes diagnosis, treatment, and consultation as part of a physician/nurse team. Work may occur in inpatient and outpatient settings, independently or as part of a treatment team. The provider also serves as an educator, case manager, and consultant to staff and the multidisciplinary health care team.

This is a full-time position with Monday–Friday business hours and an eight-hour shift. The position is based at 225 Smith Ave N, Suite 200, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• At least one year of Advanced Practice Provider experience.
• Experience in internal medicine, urgent care, or acute care.
• For Nurse Practitioner candidates: Minnesota Board of Nursing Registered Nurse license required upon hire.
• For Nurse Practitioner candidates: ANCC certification as a Certified Nurse Practitioner within the specialty required upon hire; or, for Physician Assistant candidates, NCCPA certification within the specialty required upon hire.
• Minnesota NP or PA license required upon hire.
• At least one of the following is required: 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.
• Drug Enforcement Administration registration required upon hire.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands: lift up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

• Hematology/oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for patients and complete comprehensive patient assessments.
• Determine diagnoses and treatment for illness.
• Order and interpret medical diagnostics in tandem with an 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 are outside the provider’s scope of practice or when the diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear.
• Promote communication within the team and with interdisciplinary health care staff.
• Act as a resource to team members.
• Work with the primary care team on program development.
• Act as a liaison with outside agencies as needed.
• Collaborate with hospital staff by consulting and rounding on patients when designated by the specialty.
• Cover 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.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
• Student loan support benefits to help navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

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