Oncology Advanced Practice Provider (part-time)

The University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Clinical Nurse Specialist with prescriptive authority to join its Gynecology Oncology team. The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team and work directly with oncologists to care for patients receiving treatment at the UNM Cancer Center outpatient clinic.

The UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center is New Mexico’s official cancer center and the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center within a 500-mile radius. Its oncology specialists and broader cancer-care team treat patients from across New Mexico, conduct clinical trials and research, and provide cancer-care education and training.

The position is based at the Health Sciences Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is a regular, part-time, benefits-eligible staff position. Candidates must maintain applicable certification and licensure and may be subject to credentialing. Additional conditions include a pre-employment background check, compliance with the University’s influenza vaccination requirement for employees working in patient-care or clinical areas, and possible immunization record review and department-specific professional development. Specialty mid-level oncology certification may become a requirement for this classification.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, or Clinical Nurse Specialist certification program.
• Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Clinical Nurse Specialist with prescriptive authority.
• Maintain applicable certification and/or licensure status.
• Pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Applicants must provide three professional references.
• Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of previous experience as a nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or clinical nurse specialist with prescriptive authority.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Three to five years of previous oncology experience.
• Clinical trials experience.
• Specialty mid-level Oncology certification may become a requirement for positions in this classification.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients undergoing treatment at the UNM Cancer Center outpatient clinic.
• Work directly with oncologists as part of the Gynecology Oncology multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Benefits

• Benefits-eligible position with medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Tuition remission and dependent education programs.
• Eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE, as determined under the New Mexico Education Retirement Act, must make mandatory retirement contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time