Oncology Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Fairview Health Services•Grand Rapids, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Oncology team in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Grand Itasca is a non-profit, integrated clinic and hospital committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care close to home. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team and provide meaningful care to patients throughout their cancer journey. Position: Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Employment Type: 1.0 FTE (72 hours per pay period) Work Schedule: Days Department: Medical Staff – Oncology Location: Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital, Grand Rapids, MN Job Summary The Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides comprehensive outpatient care to oncology and hematology patients in collaboration with our Oncology physician and multidisciplinary care team. The APP will care for patients throughout diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and survivorship while supporting the continued delivery and development of oncology and infusion services at Grand Itasca.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
Current or eligible for Minnesota licensure.
Current applicable national certification.
DEA registration or eligibility to obtain, as applicable.
Ability to obtain and maintain medical staff membership and clinical privileges at Grand Itasca.
Current BLS certification or ability to obtain within the required timeframe.
Strong clinical, communication and collaborative skills.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience preferred.
Oncology and/or hematology experience or training preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose and manage oncology and hematology patients in the outpatient setting.
Provide ongoing care throughout treatment, follow-up and survivorship.
Review laboratory and diagnostic results and develop appropriate plans of care.
Assess and manage treatment-related symptoms, side effects and complications.
Provide education and support to patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment and symptom management.
Collaborate with Oncology physicians, nursing, pharmacy, Infusion Center staff and other members of the care team.
Provide clinical leadership and support within the Infusion Center.
Facilitate Grand Itasca’s cancer survivorship program.
Coordinate referrals and collaborate with primary and specialty care providers to ensure continuity of care.
Participate in oncology program development, patient education and quality-improvement initiatives.