Hematology Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Principle Responsibilities

• Provides clinical care for patients
• Completes comprehensive patient assessments
• Determines diagnosis and treatment of illness
• Orders and interprets medical diagnostics in tandem with attending physician
• Prescribes medications, treatments, therapy and medical equipment
• Conducts patient education when working to manage chronic illness or wellness care
• Refers for specialty care when determined
• Consults with physician when patient needs outside of Nurse Practitioner scope of practice, diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear
• Participates in health care team
• Promotes communication within the team and other interdisciplinary health care staff
• Acts as resource to members of the team
• Works with primary care team for program development
• Acts as liaison with outside agencies as needed
• Collaborates with hospital staff by consulting and rounding on patients if designated by the specialty

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree - Completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program or physician assist program required
• Minimum of 1 year of NP or PA experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer a minimum of 2 years of experience in Oncology

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire (RN)
• Certified Nurse Practitioner - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire or Certified Physician Assistant- MN Medical Board required upon hire.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner - American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification within specialty or Certified Physician Assistant (NCCPA) - National Commission Certification of Physician Assistants within specialty required upon hire.
• BLS required within 180 Days
• Drug Enforcement Administration required upon hire
• Physical Demands: Medium Work*: Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Practice Details

• Full-time position, Monday – Friday business hours
• No call or weekends
• Outpatient-based role located at New Ulm Medical Center in New Ulm, Minnesota
• Provide care for patients with solid tumors and hematologic conditions
• Care for patients across the treatment continuum, including active treatment visits, Infusion center support, survivorship and follow-up care
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, including: Oncology providers, surgical and medical specialists and radiation oncology partners

Why Join AHCI – New Ulm

• A community-based oncology practice with access to the Allina Health Cancer Institute’s integrated network across metro and regional sites
• A setting that prioritizes continuity of care, collaboration, and patient relationships
• Multidisciplinary oncology care model with strong onsite and telehealth support, including: Oncology Nurse Navigator, Clinic RNs, LPNs, and infusion nursing team, Dedicated Oncology Research Nurse, Onsite Radiology (PET, including PSMA PET, MRI, CT), Onsite laboratory services, Oncology social work, dietitian, mental health support, and financial navigation, Oncology Provider Coordinator for scheduling support, Cancer rehabilitation and survivorship services, Palliative care and genetic counseling (telehealth supported), Centralized prior authorization support through Allina Health
• To learn more about the Cancer Institute, visit www.allinahospitals.org/cancer-institute

Pay Range

$135,096 to $164,216 per year

Benefits Summary

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retail Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support
• Employee Resources Groups (ERGs)
• Community involvement and volunteering events