Breast Oncology Advanced Practice Provider

About the Role

The Section of Medical Oncology at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center is seeking an experienced Breast Oncology Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide outpatient healthcare to individuals within the Comprehensive Breast Oncology Program of the Dartmouth Cancer Center. The successful candidate will assess, treat, and manage the healthcare needs and problems of patients and families within their specialty area(s). The APRN/PA functions as part of the provider team to provide care to the department’s panel of breast oncology patients.

This position is full-time, 40 hours per week with no call responsibilities.

What We Offer

• An interdisciplinary group of medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and specialists
• Multi-modality care in medical oncology
• Integration into a team of associate providers and a lead nurse practitioner within the Dartmouth Cancer Center
• Support staff including a nurse navigator, clinic nurse, secretarial support, and provider staff assigned to the team
• Tumor board participation
• Teaching opportunities with an academic appointment at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth (level commensurate with experience)
• Research opportunities in serious illness planning, quality improvement, symptom management, and enhancing provider communication

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and manage the healthcare needs of breast oncology patients and their families
• Function as part of the provider team within the Comprehensive Breast Oncology Program
• Participate in tumor boards
• Engage in teaching and research opportunities

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited APRN or PA academic program
• National specialty certification as FNP, PNP, Acute or Primary Care A-GNP, WHNP, or certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Eligible for RN licensure in the State of NH (APRN only)
• Eligible for APRN or PA licensure in the State of NH
• Eligible for Federal DEA Registration
• BLS certification

Qualifications

• Experienced nurse practitioner/physician assistant with experience working with oncology patients or a new graduate with experience as an oncology RN
• A collaborative team player
• An active learner with an interest in teaching, education, and research

Schedule

Full-time, 40-hour clinical work week.