Nurse Practitioner- Oncology

Job Description

UM Upper Chesapeake Health (UMUCH), a member of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), has a full-time employed position available for a Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner to join their practice located at the Kaufman Cancer Center in Bel Air, MD.

Nurse Practitioner Job Specifics:

• This position will be responsible for managing care and treating patients, both independently and in collaboration with physicians and colleagues, at the Kaufmann Cancer Center.

• Outpatient only. No call responsibilities.

• Collaborative, interdisciplinary team comprised of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, case managers, medical assistants and administrative support staff.

• Monday through Friday work schedule.

• Part of the University of Maryland Cancer Network, including an affiliation with the Greenebaum Cancer Center

As an UMMS provider, you can expect:

• Competitive compensation

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid malpractice insurance

• Generous paid time off

• CME leave and CME allowance

• Retirement plan- 403-B with employer match

• Complimentary loan repayment consultation

Company Description

THE MEDICAL HEART OF MARYLAND

Treating over 330,000 patients every year, the University of Maryland Medical Center is at the vital core of Maryland's health care system and community. We're known for our prestigious expertise in innovative research and education, along with the talented staff and advanced centers that make it all possible. The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, the world's first center dedicated to trauma, treats more than 7,500 critically injured patients a year with an incredible 97 percent survival rate. We also have one of the nation's largest kidney and pancreas transplant programs at The Joseph and Corinne Schwartz Division of Transplantation, home to Maryland's first steroid-free protocol and pancreas/kidney transplant. From our National Cancer Institute-designated UM Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center to The University of Maryland's Children's Hospital, one of the largest pediatric centers in the state, we are dedicated to saving and transforming lives.

Qualifications

Education & Training: Master of Science degree with completion of a Nurse Practitioner program. Registered with the Maryland Board of Examiners of Nurses and Certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland. BLS certification and Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) is required. ACLS may be required. Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse (AOCN) is preferred.

Work Orientation & Experience: A minimum of two (2) years oncology nursing experience and at least two (2) years adult NP experience is preferred. Previous outpatient setting experience is preferred. Experience in chemotherapy orders and administration and outpatient oncology patient symptom management preferred.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.