Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Advanced Practice Practitioner in our Denver Division.  This position may provide coverage for our Skyridge and Rose clinics.

RMCC is the largest private multi-disciplinary medical practice on Colorado’s Front Range dedicated solely to providing state-of-the-art, comprehensive care for patients with cancer or diseases of the blood. With a growing team of providers and the hundreds of people that support them in taking care of our patients, RMCC is an exciting place to work.

The RMCC team brings together leading cancer experts in the fields of surgical, medical and radiation oncology, pathology, and palliative care to provide the most comprehensive cancer care possible and an even more cohesive patient experience. 

As a member of The US Oncology Network, one of the nation's largest community-based cancer treatment and research networks, RMCC participates in leading-edge clinical trials through US Oncology research, which has helped develop more than 100 FDA-approved cancer therapies.

Salary Range: $100,000-$135,000.00. 

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certification, etc. 

A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.  The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, and certifications as compared to others doing substantially similar work.  While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis. 

As of the date of this posting, in addition to your salary, RMCC offers the following benefits for this position, subject to eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; health savings account; flexible spending accounts; potential for research bonus depending on financials of department after one year of employment; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance; long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program; PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and employee paid critical illness and accident insurance.

Our Advanced Practice Practitioners receive an institutional membership to APSHO and are eligible for up to five days off and up to $2,500.00 for continuing education each calendar year.

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for patients. 
• Initiates and documents appropriate interventions; evaluates and records patient/family response and prescribes therapies as indicated. 
• Performs procedures and /mentors trains other providers 
• Assesses patient/family needs and provides education. 
• Promotes wellness and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs. 
• Consistently incorporates evidence-based research into clinical practice. 
• In-depth knowledge of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements. 
• Completes patient charge capture and medical record documentation in a timely fashion. 
• Often provides case management for patients and their families.  
• Often serves as a resource for nursing staff by providing information being studied in clinical trials.  
• Provides palliative care for the patient and their families as needed. 
• As subject matter expert, promotes/provides staff education
• Responsibilities may include rounding at affiliated hospitals and weekend or after-hours calls 
• Serves as subject matter expert to the community, providing education and resources as needed   
• Likely to supervise the activities of clinical nursing and support staff.  
• May serve in practice or network-wide APP leadership role 
• May precept APP students 
• Mentors new advanced practice providers. 
• Other duties as assigned

Nurse Practitioner  Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program.  

This position typically requires a minimum of one year of experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner and 3-5 years in either in-patient or ambulatory oncology setting.

RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.  Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner. 

AOCNP preferred.

Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required.

OR

Physician Assistant  Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.  Current NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) certification.

This position requires at least one year of experience in either a critical care environment, internal medicine, or oncology.  Current state license as a Physician Assistant in practicing state. 

Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.  Requires the ability to bend, stoop, twist; assist patients in moving; assist patients in arising from exam table or bed; push wheelchair patients; assist patients in arising from and returning to wheelchair. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.  Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.  Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.  
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT: 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. 

All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment and prior to hire.

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis for this position. To apply for this position, start the process by clicking the blue "apply" button.