Dartmouth Cancer Center is one of only 53 NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers and the only one north of Boston and east of Buffalo. DCC is committed to providing access to research-based, high-quality care, advanced technologies, and clinical trials for patients throughout northern New England. Its research, clinical care, and training are integrated at the Cancer Center with priority on translation of innovation, interdisciplinary care, team science, and career development.

We work in a collaborative environment where treatments are developed for patients in coordination with local health care facilities or Dartmouth Cancer Center at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, and in conjunction with the referring physician, patient, and family.

We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team at Dartmouth Cancer Center in St. Johnsbury, VT with some outreach to Littleton, NH.  This person will work with medical oncology/hematology patients. This is a full-time position with 32 clinical hours and 8 admin hours per week.

Who we are seeking:

• A nurse practitioner or physician assistant with experience in oncology, or a new graduate with experience as an oncology RN.
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• An autonomous advanced practice provider with clinical expertise and organizational skills who enjoys working in a generalist role with a wide variety of cancer patients
• An active learner with an interest in teaching, education, and research. 

Overview:

• Provide care to individuals and their families from diagnosis through end-of-life including identification and treatment of acute and late effects of therapy.  Performs procedures as required for patient assessment.
• Work closely with the clinic nurses and provider staff assisting in coordination of care for patients under treatment and management of acute therapy side effects.   Works with clinic nursing staff to triage patient telephone calls and provide recommendations.
• Fully integrate into section functions including multidisciplinary case conferences [tumor boards], faculty meetings, research and quality improvement projects when applicable. 
• Actively participate in the Advanced Practice Provider team of the Dartmouth Cancer Center through attendance of monthly team meetings, journal club, biannual peer review process and annual retreat as appropriate.
• Prepares for, participates in and attends required conferences, meetings and committees as requested. 
• Participates in clinical research, relevant to the medical oncology patient population, providing clinical care and follow-up assessments as required by protocol.
• Participates in the education and professional development of fellows, residents, nurses, medical students and other health care providers as appropriate. 

About Us:

At Dartmouth Health, we believe that the diversity of our patients, people, and community shows a strength we support and celebrate.  We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone to thrive, honoring all within our organization and the communities we serve.  Our belief is simple and actionable: Dartmouth Health is better when we embrace each other with open hearts and minds, confront our biases, and take a stand for equity and inclusion.