Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hem/Onc - Melanoma / Cutaneous Malignancy, Full-tim[...]

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to enhance their outpatient hematology/oncology program focused on melanoma and cutaneous malignancies. In this full-time role, you will leverage your clinical expertise to provide exceptional patient care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to educational resources and quality improvement initiatives. Enjoy a supportive work environment with a Monday to Friday schedule, free from nights, weekends, and holidays. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in patient outcomes while advancing your professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Mentoring programs

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited nursing or PA program required.
• Oncology experience as an APP is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health assessments and provide direct clinical care.
• Prescribe medications, order tests, and perform procedures.
• Mentor students and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Patient Care

Health Assessment

Medication Prescription

Patient Advocacy

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant program

Current Illinois RN license

APRN or Physician Assistant license

BLS certification

Job description

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hem/Onc - Melanoma / Cutaneous Malignancy, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our outpatient hematology/oncology Melanoma/Cutaneous Malignancy program. The APP will demonstrate clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities, including diagnosis and management of health problems within the melanoma and cutaneous malignancy population. Responsible for health outcomes of this patient population, collaborating with physicians and other health professionals, developing educational systems, mentoring students, and participating in quality improvement and research.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, days; Four 10-hour shifts (day off TBD). No nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call.

Essential Functions

• Provide patient care activities including diagnosis, management, and treatment of health problems.
• Manage health outcomes of the assigned patient population.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members.
• Develop educational resources for patients, families, and staff.
• Mentor students and participate in quality improvement and research initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health assessments, physical exams, and provide direct clinical care.
• Prescribe medications and therapies, order and interpret tests, perform procedures (e.g., biopsies).
• Evaluate patients for further care needs, provide education, document care, and refer as needed.
• Serve as a patient advocate, maintain certifications, and participate in professional development.
• Participate in committees and provide education to staff and external groups.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited nursing or Physician Assistant program.
• Current Illinois RN license and APRN license, or Physician Assistant license.
• Certification as an APRN or PA, with privileges through Northwestern Medicine.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Oncology experience as an APP required.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. Background checks are performed upon offer. We offer comprehensive benefits to support our employees’ well-being.