"Advanced Practice Professional (Nurse Practitioner) Rogel Cancer Center - Pancreatic Oncology"

Job Summary

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 # 271845 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 271846. A total of one (1), 1.0 FTE Advanced Practice Professional (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.

Responsibilities

• Management of individuals with pancreatic cancer or other pancreas related abnormalities.
• Coordination and management of new patients undergoing multi-disciplinary diagnostic tests (imaging, laboratory, procedure) and therapies.
• Evaluate and present patients at multi-disciplinary conferences.
• Collaborate with providers in surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, genetic testing, palliative care, nutrition/dietician, and physical/occupational therapy.
• Direct care and management of patients in the outpatient setting which includes: New patient intake visits, performing history and physical, ordering appropriate diagnostic testing, identification of individuals eligible for clinical trials, patient and family education, counseling and support, multi-disciplinary collaborations, and referral to other services and provision of education to nursing staff, students, and community providers.
• Post-operative care including wound care, drain management and symptom management.
• Management of patients in the pancreatic cyst clinic.
• Review laboratory, pathology, and radiographic test results in multi-disciplinary fashion.
• Ongoing monitoring of patients requiring surveillance.
• Participation in clinical and translational research.
• Collaborating with other providers in the care of this patient population.
• Participation in workshops, conferences or other CME activities pertaining to oncology and pancreatic cancer.
• Attend programmatic meetings, research 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 Requirements

• 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 NP, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP, Adult NP or FNP.
• 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 (American Heart Association-AHA) required.
• >4 years of APP experience in complex surgical or oncology practice.
• >2 years of APP experience in multi-disciplinary care settings.
• Experience in organizational leadership.

PA Requirements

• 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 of 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 (American Heart Association-AHA) required.
• >4 years of APP experience in complex surgical or oncology practice.
• >2 years of APP experience in multi-disciplinary care settings.
• Experience in organizational leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Oncology and surgical APP experience > 5 years.
• Experience in clinic research.
• Experience in the management and care of pancreatic cancer patients.
• The ability to function independently.
• Demonstrated outstanding organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as measured by references and interview.
• Demonstrated leadership in work setting and other professional activities.

Additional Details

Hours: 40 hours/week. Shift: Day shift. Location: Rogel Cancer Center- Blue Team primary.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process. RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants): You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with Advanced Practice Nursing opportunities please contact Nurse and Physician Assistant Recruitment at (734) 936-5183 or e-mail nurserecruit_umhs@med.umich.edu. For a current listing of all open APRN job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visit www.UMnursing.org.