Oncology Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Job Description

JOIN OUR MUNSON HEALTHCARE ONCOLOGY TEAM!  

Days | 5 days per week

Munson Healthcare is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) Medical Oncology Advanced Practice Provider to join our team! This position will be supporting our Cadillac Cancer and Infusion clinic. Travel to other regional sites to provide coverage may be required as needed.    

Join a not-for-profit healthcare system and find the right balance between a rewarding career and living in a region that offers a rich blend of adventure, relaxation, and breathtaking natural attractions.    

Ready to make a difference? Position Duties Include:  

Patient navigation –  

• Be the point person in collaboration with the clinical navigator for a specific group of patients.  

• Maintain efficient and effective collaborative relationships with all physician specialists involved in oncology care including nurses, social workers, primary care physicians etc.  

Multi-disciplinary clinics –  

• Coordination of physician specialist and ancillary services  

• Communicate with patient and other providers regarding plan of care  

• Facilitate multi-disciplinary tumor conference, delegate tasks to and supervise clinical navigator for assigned tumor sites.  

Affiliate infusion sites/oncology clinics –  

• Coordinate close to home care when possible  

• Work closely with affiliate sites to provide clinical consultation and direction functioning as a liaison between outreach staff and physicians as well as patients.  

Survivorship care –  

• Work with patient, oncology physician(s), and primary care providers to establish an individualized survivorship plan for oncology patients assigned to your service.  

Clinical trials -  

• Maintain knowledge regarding available clinical trials and support the patient, physician, and clinical research staff by assisting with coordination of patient enrollment and ongoing requirements of the study  

Development of new alliances and processes   -  

• Continually seek ways to develop partnerships to promote a “culture of research” for the MMC oncology program.  

Standard

Qualifications

Education / Training:   

• Master's Degree in Nursing OR a Masters in Physician Assistant studies  

Work Experience:  

• Experience in Oncology is preferred but not required.  

Certification, Licensure, Registration:  

• State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required  

• Required to achieve certification as an Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) within two years from hire date.  

EHR 

• Oracle Health 

The Benefits of Working at Munson:   

• Competitive market-based compensation  

• Full benefits, paid holidays, and generous paid time off  

• CME Allowance   

• Professional Liability   

• Sign On Bonus  

• Retirement savings plan with employer match and personal consulting   

• Wellness plans, an employee assistance program and employee discounts   

Find more than your next job. Find your community.    

• We’re northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system and we are deeply rooted in the communities we serve. That means that our patients are often our family, friends and neighbors – and it’s special to be able to care for them. And as one of the top healthcare systems to work for in Michigan by Forbes (American’s Best Employers by State 2022), we’re committed to your ongoing growth and development.   

• After work, you’ll find things to do in every season – beaches, outdoor recreation, unique restaurants, world-class wineries, arts and entertainment.    

• As a non-profit healthcare system, Munson Healthcare provides $65 million in health care programs and education, as well as free discounted and unreimbursed services.    

Munson Healthcare by the Numbers:  

• 8 hospitals  

• 694 licensed acute care beds  

• 212 licensed long-term care beds  

• 7,500 employees  

• 1,000 physicians  

• 63 specialties  

• 540,000 residents  

• We cover 14,667 square miles – about the size of Vermont and Delaware combined.  

• Munson Healthcare Home Health and Munson Healthcare Hospice serve 29 counties.    

Why Choose Munson Healthcare:   

• Balance – Get out on the water, in the woods, on the trails or around town    

• Opportunity – Be a part of northern Michigan’s leading healthcare team with opportunities for personal and professional growth throughout the healthcare system   

• Flexibility – A career that can change as your life changes    

• Teamwork – Our people make Munson Healthcare a great place to work!    

About Cadillac, Michigan

A four-season paradise, Cadillac is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream situated on Lake Mitchell and Lake Cadillac, surrounded by the Huron-Manistee National Forest. Outdoor adventures coupled with breathtaking views make Cadillac the ultimate playground. Residents enjoy a low cost of living, including affordable housing, good schools, a vibrant downtown, festivals, and a bustling farmer’s market, all in a family friendly area. Unique shopping boutiques, galleries, and locally owned restaurants make this a welcoming community and a great place to live and work.  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer    

Munson Healthcare grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.  

Additional Information

Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.