Job Description
P OSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of a physician, plans, assesses, implements and evaluates total nursing care to a specific patient group. Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory and diagnostic testing. Performs therapeutic treatment and gives patient care directions to nursing and other staff. May prescribe medication, provide emergency care, and make patient referrals to appropriate licensed physician. Requires Nurse Practitioner certification.
Breast Nurse Practitioners providers will:
- Full time weekday schedule
- Occasional call coverage for own patients only over weekend or after hours
- Experience as an NP is required with a minimum of 2 years’ experience
- Oncology or Women’s Health experience is preferred
- Evaluate, assess and manage a wide variety of patients with benign breast disease (such as breast pain, abnormal breast imaging, nipple discharge, high risk lesions), breast cancer, and at high risk of breast cancer due to family history high risk lesions or genetic mutation.
- Independently provide care in outpatient setting, seeing approximately 10-15 patients per clinic day including new patients and full up care
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to include breast surgeons, general surgeons, medical oncology, radiation oncology as well as compassionate support and ancillary staff.
- Physician and APP friendly, collaborative work environment
As a UMMS provider, you can expect:
- Market leading compensation with generous bonus opportunity
- 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