Advanced Practice Practitioner

Overview

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive provider of cancer care, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Advanced Practice Practitioner in Lakewood.

We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated Advanced Practice Provider (APP)—Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant—to join our extremely busy oncology clinic. You will provide comprehensive care to patients undergoing cancer treatment, working closely with oncologists, nurses, and the care team to deliver timely, high‑quality, patient‑centered care. This environment is fast‑paced and high‑acuity, requiring strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, and the ability to efficiently manage a full and dynamic schedule.

This position offers a $20,000 sign‑on bonus.

$110,000–$150,000. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certification, etc. The salary is accompanied by benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; health savings account; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability insurance;
Employee Assistance Program; PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and employee paid critical illness and accident insurance.

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for patients.
• Initiates and documents appropriate interventions; evaluates and records patient/family response and prescribes therapies as indicated.
• Performs procedures with minimal supervision.
• Assesses patient/family needs and provides education.
• Promotes wellness and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Often incorporates evidence‑based research into clinical practice.
• Solid knowledge of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements.
• Completes patient charge capture and medical record documentation in a timely fashion.
• Likely to provide case management for patients and their families.
• Sometimes serves as a resource for nursing staff by providing information being studied in clinical trials.
• May provide palliative care for the patient and their families as needed.

Minimum qualifications for Nurse Practitioner:
Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school, successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program, and a minimum of 3 years of experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner, preferably in the chosen specialty. RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in the practicing state; current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner; AOCNP preferred;

current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required.

Minimum qualifications for Physician Assistant:
Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program, current NCCPA certification, and a minimum of 3 years of experience as a practicing Physician Assistant, preferably in the chosen specialty. Current state license as a Physician Assistant in the practicing state; current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required.

Minimum qualifications for Clinical Nurse Specialist:
Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school, successful completion of a Clinical Nurse Specialist program, and a minimum of 3 years of experience as a practicing Clinical Nurse Specialist, preferably in the chosen specialty. RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in the practicing state; current state licensure as a Clinical Nurse Specialist;

AOCNS preferred; current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required.

The physical demands include handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, eye‑hand coordination, standing and walking for extensive periods, and occasionally lifting and carrying items weighing up to 40 lbs. Corrected vision and hearing within normal range are required.

The work environment includes exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic.

All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and a non‑federal drug test (excluding marijuana) post‑offer of employment and prior to hire.