Oncology Nurse Practitioner, PRN
Apply NowCompany: Gunnison Valley Health
Location: Gunnison, CO 81230
Description:
Oncology Nurse Practitioner (NP)
As the Nurse Practitioner in the Oncology Department at Gunnison Valley Health, you'll provide direct patient care for individuals undergoing cancer treatment . You'll have a comprehensive benefits package, rewarding work and the opportunity to partner with a seasoned, knowledgeable team of professionals.
Health System Overview:
Gunnison Valley Health is the sole community-owned health system for Gunnison County and surrounding areas. We are not just a hospital, but a fully integrated health system providing services for all stages of life; from a newly renovated Family Birth Center, to a 52,000 square foot, state of the art senior care center and everything in between. We are a leading health source for our community, offering wellness programs, medical education and illness prevention. We are looking for a seasoned Leader who is comfortable supervising a skilled nursing team, budgeting and accounting, while ensuring quality assessment and performance improvement.
Where you'll live:
Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life. Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado's Rocky Mountains. The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers. We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community. This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office.
Requirements:
To be seriously considered for this role, you'll need to have:
Responsibilities:
Physical Requirements:
Occasionally (1-33%) - Sitting, crouching, stooping
Frequently (34 - 66%) - Standing, walking, change position, reach, reach across midline, handling, pinching, stairs, lifting (0 - 20lbs), carrying (0-20 lbs), pushing/pulling (20-50 lbs)
Continuously (67 - 100%) - must be able to hear clearly with assistance, must be able to see with corrective eyewear
Compensation: $53.00 - $70.23/hour, depending on experience.
There is no deadline to apply for this position; we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a finalist is selected.
Benefits Eligibility
Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.
Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire.
Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.
Short-term and long-term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.
As the Nurse Practitioner in the Oncology Department at Gunnison Valley Health, you'll provide direct patient care for individuals undergoing cancer treatment . You'll have a comprehensive benefits package, rewarding work and the opportunity to partner with a seasoned, knowledgeable team of professionals.
Health System Overview:
Gunnison Valley Health is the sole community-owned health system for Gunnison County and surrounding areas. We are not just a hospital, but a fully integrated health system providing services for all stages of life; from a newly renovated Family Birth Center, to a 52,000 square foot, state of the art senior care center and everything in between. We are a leading health source for our community, offering wellness programs, medical education and illness prevention. We are looking for a seasoned Leader who is comfortable supervising a skilled nursing team, budgeting and accounting, while ensuring quality assessment and performance improvement.
Where you'll live:
Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life. Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado's Rocky Mountains. The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers. We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community. This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office.
Requirements:
To be seriously considered for this role, you'll need to have:
- Education - Masters or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
- Experience - 5 years experience as a Nurse Practitioner in an outpatient or inpatient setting.
- Licenses/Certifications - Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Colorado. Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP, FNP or equivalent)
Responsibilities:
- Perform comprehensive evaluations, ongoing management, and supportive care for individuals undergoing cancer treatment.
- Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, infusion staff and the broader care team
- Partner with the Oncologist who will offer oversight and guidance
- Develop and manage individualized treatment plans in collaboration with Oncologist
- Monitor treatment effectiveness, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and supportive care regimens.
- Provide oversight and medical support for patients receiving infusions, including addressing acute reactions, symptom management, and dose adjustment
- Educating patients and families about diagnosis, treatment options, potential side effects, symptom management and prognosis
Physical Requirements:
Occasionally (1-33%) - Sitting, crouching, stooping
Frequently (34 - 66%) - Standing, walking, change position, reach, reach across midline, handling, pinching, stairs, lifting (0 - 20lbs), carrying (0-20 lbs), pushing/pulling (20-50 lbs)
Continuously (67 - 100%) - must be able to hear clearly with assistance, must be able to see with corrective eyewear
Compensation: $53.00 - $70.23/hour, depending on experience.
There is no deadline to apply for this position; we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a finalist is selected.
Benefits Eligibility
Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.
Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire.
Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.
Short-term and long-term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.