Medical Oncology CRNP

Join UPMC in Central PA Hillman Cancer Center’s medical oncology practice in Mechanicsburg 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: 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 UPMC 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: Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania - Contact: Gretchen Knaub About the Company: