Job Description
oin UPMC in Central PA Hillman Cancer Center’s medical oncology practice in York Pennsylvania for an
exciting opportunity to help with all aspects of patient care including disease prevention and
treatment, establishment and maintenance of strong provider-patient relationships, evidence-based
patient teaching and coaching, establishment and maintenance of strong collaborative relationships
within the healthcare team, negotiation of healthcare delivery systems, monitoring, and ensuring the
quality of healthcare practice. UPMC in Central Pa offers a variety of practice sizes and locations
while at the same time maintaining a reliable practice infrastructure. These setting choices include
both urban and rural options available throughout our 10-county service area.About the
Position:Provide both inpatient and outpatient care to Medical Oncology patients within
the guidelines of the collaborative agreement with the Medical Director, Women’s Cancer CenterWork
closely Medical Oncology physicians and staff.Care and practice will be based on assessment,
Planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and established standards of
practice.Required to obtain AOCNP within 3 years of hireRequired to complete UPMC Anticancer therapy
course and exam within 1 year of hireDesired Candidate:Board certification as a Nurse
PractitionerCurrent ACLS certificationGraduate from accredited NP program with a Master’s of Science
in NursingCurrent Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered NurseEffective verbal and written
communication skills to communicate with diverse populations, including physicians, employees,
patients, and familiesLeadership skills to direct others toward the successful treatment of
patientsAnalytical skills to evaluate patient status and healthcare procedures/techniques and to
monitor quality of careFiscal skills to monitor and control costs and revenueWillingness to learn
and remain flexible in the changing healthcare environmentAbility to assist staff in times of crisis
or emergencyAbility to conceptualize, develop, and implement new ideas or systemsAbility to exercise
judgment and discretion while performing dutiesAbility to meet with the public outside the
institution and efficiently market and promote cancer treatmentAbility to determine work priorities,
assign work, and insure proper completion of work assignmentsBenefits:Â Competitive salaryHealth,
life, and disability insuranceMedical malpractice insuranceDefined contribution plan; 403(b) plan
with employer matchProfessional dues and CME timePaid time off and paid holidaysAbout South Central
PennsylvaniaFeatures both rural and suburban living and boasts an abundance of sports, arts,
cultural events, and entertainment. Close to historically significant areas such as Gettysburg and
world-famous Hershey Park and Hershey’s Chocolate World.Offers top-rated public schools, blue-ribbon
private schools, and some of Pennsylvania’s top colleges and universities. Area school districts are
consistently ranked in the top 20 percent of Pennsylvania. With affordable homes — a composite cost
of living index of 99.7, compared to 126.5 in Philadelphia — it’s a great place to grow a career and
familyListed among Forbes.com “America’s Most Livable Cities,” and ranked in U.S. News & World
Report’s “Best Cities to Live.” We are a two to three hour drive away from New York City,
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.About UPMCÂ in Central PaUPMC Central Pa is
a nationally recognized leader in providing high-quality, patient-centered health care services in
central Pennsylvania and surrounding rural communities. The not-for-profit system cares for more
than 1.2 million area residents yearly, providing life-saving emergency care, essential primary care
and leading-edge diagnostic services. The UPMC Pinnacle health system includes seven acute care
hospitals with 1,161 licensed beds, over 160 outpatient clinics and ancillary facilities, more than
2,900 physicians and allied health professionals, and approximately 11,000 employees. It is a health
care hub serving Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, York, Lancaster, Lebanon, Juniata, Franklin, Adams and
parts of Snyder counties.
Additional Information:
- Specialty: Nurse Practitioner
- Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Contact: Gretchen Knaub
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