Nurse Practitioner / Physician Associate - Palliative Care

About the role

New England Cancer Specialists (NECS) is seeking a full-time 40-hour 4-day per week Palliative Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Associate.

Responsibilities

• Assess the physical and psychosocial status of patients through interviews, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies both in an outpatient clinic setting and an inpatient hospital setting.
• Elicit medical histories of patients, perform physical examinations, and develop a differential diagnosis/problem list.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests and radiologic data, diagnose and treat co-morbid illness within the scope of a patient's hematologic/oncologic diagnosis, perform procedures as delegated by the attending physician, prescribe medications in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Evaluate the quality of care provided and recommend changes for improvement.
• Initiate appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the patient.
• Educate patients and families about the disease process and treatment and end of life care.
• Work with patients regarding treatment side effects with goals of improving quality of life while receiving chemotherapy and/or immunotherapy.
• Facilitate advance care planning, medical decision-making and educate patients on the Death with Dignity Law.
• Provide information to patients and families related to symptom management and psychosocial response to the diagnosis of cancer and related treatment.

Requirements

• State of Maine and New Hampshire Nurse Practitioner/Physicians Associate license required or the ability to obtain.
• Palliative Care experience required.
• Experience in Oncology and Hematology preferred.
• Master's Degree Required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and support staff.
• Ability to communicate with patients in a clear, concise, and compassionate manner.

Qualifications

• Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurances.
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance as well as Long Term Care Insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off, wellness program, and other voluntary benefits.
• Retirement program.
• CME benefits may include reimbursement for tuition costs and examination fees; and time off for CME Events and exams.
• The company also pays for reasonable travel and lodging if needed for CME Events, registration costs, and meals if needed.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurances.
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance as well as Long Term Care Insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Wellness program and other voluntary benefits.
• Retirement program.
• CME benefits may include reimbursement for tuition costs and examination fees; and time off for CME Events and exams.
• The company also pays for reasonable travel and lodging if needed for CME Events, registration costs, and meals if needed.