Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate - Gynecology Oncology

About the role

MaineHealth Gynecology Cancer Care Scarborough is seeking a full-time Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate to join their expanding Gynecologic Oncology Division.

Responsibilities

• Obtains complete medical history and performs a complete physical exam on patients if indicated.
• Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic approach/procedures as needed.
• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
• Administers medications and discusses alternative treatments according to physician direction.
• Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention.
• Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Traits patient telephone calls, evaluates patient problems.
• Documents patient information and care in medical record.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Provides patient education.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.

Requirements

• Successful completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Acute Care certification preferred; successful candidate may obtain within 1-2 years of employment.
• Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure.
• Minimum five (5) years of professional nursing experience.
• Two-three years (2-3) of APP Oncology experience strongly preferred; one year (1) or APP experience required.
• OCN or AOCN (Oncology Certification) within 1 year of employment.
• RNFA (First assist in OR credential) preferred; successful candidate may obtain within 1-2 years of employment.
• Current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure.
• Minimum five (5) years of professional nursing experience.
• Two-three years (2-3) of APP Oncology experience strongly preferred; one year (1) or APP experience required.
• OCN or AOCN (Oncology Certification) within 1 year of employment.
• RNFA (First assist in OR credential) preferred; successful candidate may obtain within 1-2 years of employment.
• Current BLS certification.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong clinical decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of oncology-specific care protocols and practices.

Benefits

This Position Offers Competitive compensation package including sign-on bonus and relocation assistance to qualified candidates, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance. Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement options with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, and more.

Pay

Competitive compensation package including sign-on bonus and relocation assistance to qualified candidates.

Schedule

Full-time position.