Hematology Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Job Summary

Allina Health Cancer Institute (AHCI) - New Ulm, Minnesota. Join a mission-driven, patient-centered oncology program delivering high-quality cancer care in a community-based setting with the strength of an integrated system behind you. This role offers the opportunity to practice full-spectrum oncology and hematology while building meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and families.

• Full-time position, Monday
  - Friday business hours. No call or weekends. Outpatient-based role located at New Ulm Medical Center in New Ulm, Minnesota.
• Provide care for patients with solid tumors and hematologic conditions
• Care for patients across the treatment continuum, including active treatment visits, Infusion center support, survivorship and follow-up care
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, including:
  Oncology providers, surgical and medical specialists and radiation oncology partners

Provides help with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations as part of a physician/nurse team in accordance with the designated specialty. Works in both inpatient and outpatient situations and can perform independently or as part of a treatment team. Serves as an educator, case manager, consultant to staff and multidisciplinary health care team.

• Provides clinical care for patients
  • 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 scope of practice, diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear.
• Participates in health care team
  • Promotes communication within the team and other interdisciplinary health care staff.
  • Acts as resource to members of the team.
  • Works with primary care team for program development.
  • Acts as liaison with outside agencies as needed.
  • Collaborates with hospital staff by consulting and rounding on patients if designated by the specialty.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree
  - Completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program or physician assist program required.
• Minimum of 1 year of NP or PA experience required.

• Prefer a minimum of 2 years of experience in Oncology.

• Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire ( RN)
• Certified Nurse Practitioner - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire or Certified Physician Assistant- MN Medical Board required upon hire.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner
  - American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification within specialty or Certified Physician Assistant (NCCPA) - National Commission Certification of Physician Assistants within specialty required upon hire.
• BLS required within 180 Days
• Drug Enforcement Administration required upon hire

• Medium Work:
  • Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (
    * Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range: $135,096 to $164,216 per year. The pay described reflects the starting base pay range, assuming a full-time FTE. Your starting rate will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program