Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Hematology

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If you are driven to make a significant impact in cancer care and are looking for a collaborative and innovative environment, consider joining us at Allina Health. Together, we can advance the standard of care for our patients and their families.

Job Description:

The Allina Health Cancer Institute is seeking a Hematology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the practice. This role will provide services in the west region of the Twin Cities within the communities of Minneapolis and the surrounding areas (Zip code: 55407).

• Full-time position located in Minneapolis at Abbott Northwestern Hospital.
• Monday-Friday position. Position includes inpatient rounding 1 in every 6 weekends.
• Team includes Hematologist/Oncologists and Advanced Practice Providers.
• The role includes seeing patients in clinic, covering the infusion center and following up on patients in the hospital.
• EMR: Epic is one of the most comprehensive electronic health record (EHR) systems in the nation.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Completes comprehensive patient assessments.
• Determines diagnosis and treatment of illness.
• Orders and interprets medical diagnostics in tandem with attending physician.
• Prescribes medications, treatments, therapy and medical equipment.
• Conducts patient education when working to manage chronic illness or wellness care.
• Refers for specialty care when determined.
• Consults with physician when patient needs outside of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant scope of practice, diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear.
• Participates in health care team

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree - Completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant Program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in Oncology.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire (NP Candidates)
• Active MN NP/PA license (or ability to obtain).
• Certified Nurse Practitioner - (ANCC) - American Nurse Credentialing Center or Certified Physician Assistant (NCCPA) - National Commission Certification of Physician Assistants within specialty upon hire required.
• BLS certification required within 180 days of hire.
• Drug Enforcement Administration required upon hire.