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Allina Health

Hematology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Allina Health, Minneapolis, MN, United States


Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

July 16, 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:

As a hematology Advanced Practice Provider at Allina Health, you will join a dedicated team passionate about providing transformative and enhanced care for the many individuals diagnosed with cancer each year in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Our team is committed to the Allina Health Cancer Institutes vision of creating value by coordinating the full continuum of oncology carefrom prevention and detection to treatment and survivorship.

Institute highlights:
Our system wide team includes approximately 60 highly trained oncology
providers
Nine locations throughout Minnesota and Western Wisconsin
World-class, integrative oncology program
Extensive high-risk cancer surveillance programming
Accredited by ACS, CoC, NAPBC, and APEx in support of oncology quality,
excellence, and stewardship

Key Position Details:

    ?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.

    Contact Pamela.LaVone@Allina.com for more information.

    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.

    The Allina Health Cancer Institute program strengths:

    Over 50,000 cancer patients cared for annually, including 7,000 new cases each year
    Voted number one in inpatient cancer surgery in the Twin Cities - a product of Allinas cancer surgical oncology practice.
    Ranked number one breast cancer program in the Twin Cities, caring for 1,400 newly diagnosed patients each year.
    Over 20 oncology nurse navigators supporting patients and families throughout their cancer journeys.
    Physical Demands
    Medium Work*:
    Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently