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Medical Oncology is looking to hire a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) into the Gynecologic Malignancies Care Team.   

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) will be an integral part of our adult Medical Oncology outpatient practice, seeing adult patients with gynecologic malignancies including ovarian, fallopian, primary peritoneal cervical and vulvar cancers. 

 NPs and PAs are an integral part of cancer care at Mayo Clinic.  They see patients at initial consultation and follow established patients, guiding them through their treatment plan in close collaboration with medical oncologists. The NP or PA manages treatment-related toxicities for patients who are going through standard and research-based cancer (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies) treatments as well as provides care and support for patients during all aspects of their disease course. This includes ordering of curative intent therapy, survivorship care, management of long-term treatment-related toxicities, assessment of cancer status, clinical trials enrollment and end-of-life care. This is an ideal position for someone interested in a women’s health focus.   

Due to the complexity and breadth of the patient population, the ideal NP/PA candidate requires a commitment to challenging and complex patients, excellent communication, and strong assessment skills.  The individual NP/PA will work within the focused Gynecologic Oncology Care Team.  The Gynecologic Oncology group has a care team composed of 6 Oncologists, 2 NP/PAs, RNs and other allied health staff.   The teamwork in close collaboration with colleagues from Women’s Health, Gynecologic Surgery, Radiation Oncology, Palliative Care, and other multidisciplinary teams.  The NP/PA will have a significant role on the team to provide continuity for patients, serve as a provider resource for nursing and help with coordination of care across multidisciplinary teams.  Our NP/PA are true experts in their area of focus. 

Once established clinically, the division and tumor group are supportive of mentoring NP/PAs in other academic and research pursuits.  We take pride in working with individuals to identify their professional development interests and foster them.  We strive to see our staff excel in clinical practice, research, and education shields. 

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 a FNP, ANP, or ACNP (certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment date).  Must be eligible for DEA registration and billing privileges. 

or 

Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program with current PA certification by NCCPA and registration as a PA by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice (or eligible). Must be eligible for DEA registration and billing privileges. 

Previous Internal Medicine/Acute Care, Oncology/Hematology, and/or NP/PA experience preferred, but not required. 

External and Internal candidates for this position are asked to attach 2-3 letters of reference to their online application to be considered for this position.
New graduates please upload 3 letters of reference from preceptors that can attest to your clinical abilities. 
Mayo Clinic employees applying for this position are asked to attach 3 most recent performance evaluations to online application to be considered for this position.