Hematology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

February 23, 2024

Department:

31005600 AHCI Cancer Center Minneapolis

Shift:

Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

Occasional

Job Summary:

Based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, Allina Health is a not for profit 503(c) organization, with 90+ clinics, 10 hospitals/13 campuses throughout the region including western Wisconsin. Allina Health operates in one of the nation’s most vibrant, livable areas; a place where you can build the career you want—and you and your family can be part of a thriving community.

The Allina Health Cancer Institute is being built upon the outstanding foundation of Allina’s current cancer program, widely recognized for its clinical expertise, care coordination, and compassionate approach to care. Some of the program’s strengths include:
• >50,000 cancer patients cared for annually, including 6,000 new cases each year
• #1 in inpatient cancer surgery in the Twin Cities - a product of Allina’s cancer surgical oncology practice.
• #1 breast cancer program in the Twin Cities, caring for 1,400 newly diagnosed patients each year.
• 20 oncology nurse navigators supporting patients and families throughout their cancer journeys.
• 9 locations throughout Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.

Key Position Details:

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.

• 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: Excellian is one of the most comprehensive electronic health record (EHR) systems in the nation.

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Located in south Minneapolis, Abbott Northwestern, is consistently recognized nationally and locally for its exceptional expertise and care.

• With over 5,500 employees, 1,400 physicians and 633 beds, Abbott Northwestern Hospital cares for nearly 370,000 patients and their families each year from the Twin Cities area and throughout the Upper Midwest.
• Abbott is also a ANCC Magnet-designated hospital.

Consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America by U.S. News & World Report, Minneapolis-St. Paul, commonly referred to as the Twin Cities, offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living. There are excellent school systems, a thriving workforce, an award-winning culinary scene, museums of all types, outstanding theaters, 4 major league sports teams, and an international airport. Minneapolis boasts outdoor hobbies including fishing and boating, great golf, and some of the country's best bike trails.

Job Description:

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.

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