Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Medical Oncology

South Shore Health; United States; On-site; USD 81,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Health System in Weymouth, MA is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our Medical Oncology Cancer Center. This advanced practice clinician will evaluate, diagnose and treat patients, manage therapeutic regimens for acute and chronic conditions, and provide education and emotional support to patients and families.

The position features four 10-hour day shifts, a full-time schedule, and prescriptive authority including Schedule II–V substances in MA.

Qualifications

• Active NP or PA licensure in Massachusetts
• ACLS Certification required
• Prescriptive authority for MA with Schedule II–V medications

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with diseases and adverse health conditions.
• Manage therapeutic regimens for acute and chronic problems.
• Provide anticipatory guidance, patient and family education, and psychosocial support.
• Prescribe medications under MA law (Schedule II–V).

Skills

Clinical expertise

Leadership

Prescriptive authority

Education

Massachusetts NP license

ACLS Certification

Job description

Requisition Number: R-23946

Facility: LOC0026 - 101 Columbian Street101 Columbian Street, Weymouth, MA 02190

Department Name: SSH Medical Oncology Cancer Center

Status: Full time

Budgeted Hours: 40

Shift: Day (United States of America)

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) is an advanced practice clinician who demonstrates clinical expertise and leadership skills. The NP/PA uses advanced skills in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of patients with diseases and adverse health conditions. The NP/PA manages therapeutic regimens for acute and chronic problems associated with such diseases and conditions. The NP/PA provides anticipatory guidance, patient and family education, and psychosocial and emotional support. The NP/PA has prescriptive authority which includes Schedule II through V controlled substances in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Compensation Pay Range: $80,582.71 - $183,096.47

Monday - Friday, Four 10 hour shifts

License/Registration/Certification Requirements

• ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)
• Certified Nurse Practitioner - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts)

South Shore Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system offering primary and specialty care, hospital care, home health and community care, emergency and urgent care, and preventative and wellness services. We are the largest independent health system in Southeast Massachusetts. South Shore Health brings together like-minded people who work “As One” toward a common goal of providing exceptional care the people of our region deserve. We unite top-caliber talent, technology, and service with the wishes and personal needs of patients and their families to develop individualized treatment plans.