Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Breast and Melanoma Surgical Oncology

Job Description

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant works both independently and in collaboration with surgical consultants, fellows / residents, nursing and other staff to provide high quality outpatient care in a busy Breast and Melanoma surgical practice. The APP is responsible for performing independent preoperative assessment, coordination of patient care, and patient management for breast and melanoma surgical patients in both the preoperative and postoperative outpatient setting.

Time is spent both in independent clinic and in clinic with the surgeons in a collaborative setting. Provision of care includes, but is not limited to : comprehensive physical assessment, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and educating and counseling patients and their families. The APP will work alongside another Breast and Melanoma surgery APPs and multiple surgical APPs providing care in the outpatient clinic. The APP will also work very closely with our colleagues in Plastic Surgery, Medical Oncology, and Radiation Oncology. This position is 100% outpatient clinic practice with no call, holidays or weekends.

Qualifications

Masters prepared graduate of an accredited school of nursing and nurse practitioner program. Current Minnesota RN license and certification, or eligible to be certified, as an ANP, ACNP, or FNP.

Or, graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with current PA certification by the NCCPA and registration as a PA by the Minnesota State Board of Medical Practice. The NP / PA must be eligible for DEA registration.

Must be eligible for DEA registration and billing privileges. Strong written and oral communication skills are required and must have demonstrated skill in working collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team. BLS is required.

Mayo Clinic employees applying for this position are asked to attach a cover letter, CV or resume and three most recent performance evaluations to the online application in order to be considered for this position.

External candidates applying for this position are asked to attach a cover letter, CV or resume and two letters of reference to their at the time of application in order to be considered for this position.

New graduates please upload 3 letters of reference from preceptors that can attest to your clinical abilities.

About Us

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans - to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. You'll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical : Multiple plan options.
• Dental : Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision : Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings : HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement : Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

About the Team

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix / Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

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As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.