Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Medical Oncology

Mayo Clinic Health System Minnesota is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Medical Oncology practice. We have two positions available with the first based in Red Wing with planned outreach care to Northfield, and the second position based in Mankato with potential for outreach care to a site within 1 hours drive time. The Minnesota Medical Oncology practice is a physician-led team of board certified Hematology and Oncology physicians working in collaboration with multiple specialties including Radiation Oncology, Surgery, Radiology, and Pathology. You will join a multi-disciplinary team of cancer care professionals focused on diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of various types of cancer. Weekly tumor boards and clinical research trials are part of the practice. This position requires direct patient care and telemedicine services. 

The NP/PA in collaboration with Medical Oncologists and a care team consisting of RNs, LPNs, Social Services, Nutrition Services, Pharmacy, and other ancillary support staff provide clinical care to cancer patients at various stages of treatment and recovery. 

Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Obtain Hematology/Oncology specific histories and physicals.
• Order, interpret, diagnose, and communicate diagnostic results to patients and care team members.
• Devise and implement treatment care plans.
• Facilitate and deliver patient education regarding Hematology/Oncology conditions.
• Provide Hematology/Oncology follow-up care.
• Clinical time will be in the outpatient setting, and may provide infusion center support 

 

Total Compensation:  
CME
Benefit-eligible employees (50-100% FTE) receive up to 7 trip days (commensurate with time away from practice as approved off the schedule by a supervisor) and an annual allotment of $4,400.

• State License Renewal Fees.
• DEA License Renewal Fees.
• Required professional certification and recertification fees.
• Membership dues for professional organizations.
• Subscriptions to professional journals.
• Registration fees for professional conferences and on-line or self-study courses.
• One Apple iPad, iPad mini, or iPhone per year for patient care purposes.

Relocation

• Relocation is allotted for candidates 70 or more miles away from Rochester, MN.

Benefits (Pension AND 403b) 

• Benefits Link: https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits 

PTO Accrual for Salaried Employees

Years of Service PTO Hours Annually PTO Hours per pay period Less than 2 224 8.62 2 264 10.15 10 280 10.77 15+ 304 11.69

The candidate must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Master of Science Degree in Nursing from a Nurse Practitioner program. Current Minnesota RN license (or eligible) and certification (or eligible to be certified) as an ANP, FNP, ACNP.

Or a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant/Associate program. Certified (or eligible to be certified) as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA and license (or pending) as a PA by the Minnesota State Board of Medical Practice.

Must be eligible for DEA registration and billing privileges.

Prior experience in Oncology is preferred, but we will consider new graduates.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Additional Qualifications:

Possess ability to work independently/autonomously and collaboratively with other health care professionals. Have extensive patient assessment skills using diagnostic methods and instruments and possess the ability to develop appropriate plan of care, modifying as indicated. Possess effective communication skills and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and members of health care team.  Candidate must practice patient-centered evidence-based care.

External applicants:  To be considered for this position please upload a cover letter with 2-3 letters of reference with online application.

New graduates:  At least 2 of your letters must be from clinical preceptors.

Mayo Clinic employees:  Please also upload a cover letter along with the three most recent performance appraisals with online application.

Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.


Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.