Hematology Oncology Advanced Practice Provider

Dartmouth-Hitchcock; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dartmouth Cancer Center at Dartmouth-Hitchcock is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in Manchester, NH.

The ideal candidate will have experience in oncology or relevant clinical expertise, be a team player, and will collaborate with staff to offer exceptional patient care. The role requires active participation in team meetings and continuous education.

Dartmouth Health is committed to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited APRN or PA program.
• National specialty certification as FNP, PNP, or NCCPA certification required.
• Eligible for RN or APRN licensure in New Hampshire.

Responsibilities

• Provide care from diagnosis through end-of-life, including therapy side effects management.
• Coordinate care with clinic nursing staff for patients undergoing treatment.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and research projects.
• Attend team meetings and contribute to the education of healthcare providers.

Skills

Oncology experience

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical expertise

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited APRN or PA academic program

National certification as FNP, PNP, or NCCPA certification

Job description

The Dartmouth Cancer Center at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth seek an experienced oncologyNurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work collaboratively to provide high quality, compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered care through theSection of Medical Oncology in our Manchester, New Hampshire clinic.

What we are seeking:

• An experienced nurse practitioner or physician assistant with experience in oncology, or a new graduate with experience as an oncology RN.
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• An autonomous advanced practice provider with clinical expertise and organizational skills who enjoys working in a generalist role with a wide variety of cancer patients.

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)

Responsibilities

• Provide care to individuals and their families from diagnosis through end-of-life including identification and treatment of acute and late effects of therapy. Performs procedures as required for patient assessment.
• Work closely with the clinic nurses and provider staff assisting in coordination of care for patients under treatment and management of acute therapy side effects. Works with clinic nursing staff to triage patient telephone calls and provide recommendations.
• Fully integrate into section functions including multidisciplinary case conferences [tumor boards], faculty meetings, research and quality improvement projects when applicable.
• Actively participate in the Advanced Practice Provider team of the Dartmouth Cancer Center through attendance of monthly team meetings, journal club, biannual peer review process and annual retreat as appropriate.
• Prepares for, participates in and attends required conferences, meetings and committees as requested.
• Participates in clinical research, relevant to the medical oncology patient population, providing clinical care and follow-up assessments as required by protocol.
• Participates in the education and professional development of fellows, residents, nurses, medical students and other health care providers as appropriate.

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, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.