Breast Oncology Advanced Practice Provider

Dartmouth-Hitchcock; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Interdisciplinary care team

Teaching opportunities

Research opportunities

No call responsibilities

Job summary

Dartmouth-Hitchcock in Lebanon, NH is seeking a Breast Oncology Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide outpatient care in their Comprehensive Breast Oncology Program. This full-time position offers the chance to work within a collaborative team environment alongside oncologists and specialists, with opportunities for teaching and research through academic appointments.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an accredited APRN or PA program, hold national certification, and possess RN licensure eligibility in New Hampshire. BLS certification is also required. Candidates with experience in oncology care or new graduates with oncology RN experience are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience working with oncology patients or as an oncology RN.
• Eligibility for RN licensure in New Hampshire.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and manage healthcare needs of patients and families.
• Participate in tumor board meetings.
• Work as part of the oncology care team.

Skills

Collaborative team player

Interest in teaching and research

Education

Graduate of an accredited APRN or PA academic program

National specialty certification (FNP, PNP, etc.)

Job description

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.

What We Offer:

• An interdisciplinary group of medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and specialists.
• Multi-modality care in medical oncology.
• The APP in the Comprehensive Breast Oncology Program will be part of a group of associate providers and a lead nurse practitioner with the Dartmouth Cancer Center. Additional staff includes a nurse navigator, clinic nurse and secretarial support, and provider staff assigned to the team.
• 40-hour clinical work week. No call responsibilities.
• Tumor board participation.
• Teaching opportunities. Academic appointment with the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth at a level commensurate with experience.
• Research opportunities. Current projects include serious illness planning, quality improvement, symptom management, and enhancing provider communication.

What We Are Seeking:

• An 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.

Qualifications

• 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)

Required Licensure/Certifications

• 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

Dartmouth Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.