This is an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) job opening.
Both qualified NP and PA applicants will be considered.
NPs are directed to apply to job # 272466 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 272467.
A total of one (1), 1.0 FTE Advanced Practice Professional (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.
Management of breast medical oncology patients
Direct care and management of patients in the outpatient setting including: performing history and physical, evaluation, development of different diagnoses, collaborating with the physician to develop a plan of care, identification of individuals eligible for clinical trials, patient and family education, counseling and support, collaboration and referral to other services and provision of education to nursing staff, students and community providers.
Management of treatment related toxicities
Symptom management and palliative care
Review laboratory, pathology and radiographic test results
Ongoing monitoring of patients requiring surveillance
Participation in tumor board meetings
Participation in clinical research
Collaborate with other specialties within the Cancer Center in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs for increasing knowledge and skills
Working collaboratively with other APPs in the provision of care for this patient population including covering for colleagues when needed
Participate in workshops, conferences or other CME activities pertaining to oncology or palliative care
Attend programmatic meetings or Cancer Center meetings and occasionally attend regional or national meetings
Roles and responsibilities may be periodically adjusted as determined by the needs of the Cancer Center Clinical Program.
NP:
Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan
Current specialty certification to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Michigan Certification as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care or Primary Care NP, Adult NP, FNP or Acute NP
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Certification as a Nurse Practitioner recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
Current DEA registration required
BLS
PA:
Satisfactory completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessor agencies, CAHEA or CAAHEP.
Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.
State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required
Current DEA registration required
BLS
NP and PA:
2 years of APP experience
Clinical experience in oncology
NOTE: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.
NOTE: In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment
RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.
- Breast Medical Oncology experience
- Commitment to clinical research
- The ability to function independently
- Demonstrated leadership in work setting and other professional activities
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as measured by references and interview.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.
Hours: 40 hours/week
Shift: Day shift
Location: Rogel Cancer Center and Brighton Center for Specialty Care, Gold Team primary with additional assignment to the Blue or Maize Cancer Center teams if needed.
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
