Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Gynecologic Oncology

MaineHealth Women's Health is seeking a full time Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join their expanding Gynecologic Oncology Division. This well-respected practice is the premiere Gynecologic Oncology practice in the state and provides state of the art surgical care and chemotherapy services. Successful candidates will be responsible for providing primary care services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating and educating patients.

Essential Functions:

• Obtains complete medical history and performs a complete physical exam on patients if indicated.
• Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic approach/procedures as needed.
• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
• Administers medications and discusses alternative treatments according to physician direction.
• Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention.
• Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Triages patient telephone calls, evaluates patient problems.
• Documents patient information and care in medical record.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Provides patient education.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program. Acute Care certification required.
• Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure.
• MSN required.
• Minimum five (5) years of professional nursing experience.
• Two-three years (2-3) of APP Oncology experience strongly preferred; one year (1) or APP experience required.
• OCN or AOCN (Oncology Certification) within 1 year of employment.
• RNFA (First assist in OR credential) within 1 year of employment.
• Current BLS certification.

This position offers:

• Competitive compensation package including sign-on bonus and relocation assistance to qualified candidates, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance.
• Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement options with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, and more.