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Posted: 06-Nov-23
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Salary: Open
Categories:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses / Physician Assistants
Internal Number: R0020907
University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians) is a non-profit organization seeking driven individuals in both clinical and non-clinical areas to help transform health and medicine. Headquartered in Minneapolis, our organization employs more than 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers and 2,200 health professionals and staff throughout Minnesota and beyond.
Join us on a mission to advance medicine.
University of Minnesota Physicians is seeking a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Pediatric Hematology/Oncology practice in Minneapolis, MN.
We're a committed, caring team of health care professionals who combine our academic, clinical and research backgrounds with determination and passion to treat children with cancer and blood disorders. Our focus on academic medicine allows us to provide complete, comprehensive care to our patients.
A longstanding and powerful collaboration with Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota allows our patients access to the latest advances in the treatment of cancer and diseases of the blood. We constantly strive to improve everything, from the cures themselves to the supportive care that make the cures more tolerable for children. We never stop looking for ways to improve and enhance treatments.
Communication and collaboration between specialties is a key factor in our success. From highly trained physicians, nurses, radiologists, physical therapists, care coordinators, nutritionists, pharmacists, child-family life specialists, social workers and more, all the services children need to get better are all under one roof.
Practice Details:
- Location(s) of practice: University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital, Katie Hageboeck Children's Cancer Research Fund Clinic
- Join a team of 10 physicians, 4 Advanced Practice Providers, RNCCs and social workers
- The Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a member of the pediatric hematology/oncology health care team who works in collaboration with physicians and other medical staff to provide comprehensive health care to patients. The APP engages in independent decision making about health care needs and provides health care services to individuals. The APP obtains patient histories, performs physical and psychological health assessments, provides patient and family education and counseling, and ensures continuity of health care services for pediatric, adolescent and young adult patients with hematologic and oncologic diagnoses.
- This position is a mainly inpatient based position. Will include inpatient hematology consults, management of general hematology/oncology patients and patients receiving chemotherapy. This will be a hematology focused position. Possibility of some outpatient clinic time.
- Procedures performed: Bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures will be required in the practice
- Fully integrated Electronic Medical Record (EPIC).
- As this is a new role, specifics of the schedule may flex over time. Initially planning for Monday-Friday days but may include weekends or night coverage.
- Openings: 1.0 FTE (Full Time)
We're Looking For a PA or NP Who Is:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and formal Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner or PA training program.
- Current MN RN license and be approved or eligible by the Minnesota Board of Nursing for prescription writing privileges.
- Must be certified through ANCC, AANP, PNCB or NCCPA.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional collaboration abilities
- Understands and places importance on patient care/service
- Detail oriented and self-motivated
- Education focused and a creative problem-solver
What Could Set You Apart?
- 1-3 years of experience in pediatric hematology/oncology
What We Offer
We're proud to offer competitive salary and a market leading benefits package to support our employees and their families. Our benefits package was recently recognized for its appealing and inclusive nature. Some important highlights include:
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans
- Best in industry 401K employer contribution
- As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- CME reimbursement, concierge services and a well-being allowance
Additional information on our benefits can be found here.
About our Community
We are based in Minneapolis and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America by U.S. News & World Report. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living. You'll find excellent school systems, a robust economy, an award-winning culinary scene, museums of all types, outstanding theaters, and a reliable international airport. If you love the outdoors, you can enjoy all four seasons with the plethora of lakes, parks, and some of the country's best bike trails!
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M Physicians offers competitive salary and excellent benefits and provides you with the opportunity to enhance your career in the exciting field of health care through rewarding and challenging assignments and the opportunities for advancement.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
