Medical Oncology Nurse Practitioner

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health [here](https://www.vailhealth.org/about). ### Advanced Cancer Care. Collaborative Team. Mountain Lifestyle. Imagine practicing oncology in a state-of-the-art cancer center where you'll have the time, resources, and support to provide truly patient-centered care—all while living in one of the most breathtaking mountain communities in the country. At Shaw Cancer Center, you'll join a close-knit, highly collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional cancer care across the entire patient journey. From diagnosis and active treatment to survivorship, symptom management, and end-of-life care, our providers work together to ensure every patient receives compassionate, personalized support. ## Why Shaw Cancer Center? At Shaw Cancer Center, you'll find the best of both worlds: the innovation and expertise of a leading cancer program alongside the personal connections and teamwork that come with practicing in a community-focused environment. You'll work alongside medical oncologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, navigators, pharmacists, social workers, dietitians, and palliative care specialists who share a common commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate care. ### What You'll Do As a Medical Oncology Nurse Practitioner, you will: - Provide comprehensive oncology and palliative care services in both clinic and home-based settings. - Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients throughout the cancer care continuum, from active treatment through survivorship and end-of-life care. - Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with medical oncologists, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. - Manage treatment-related symptoms, toxicities, and urgent patient needs while supporting quality of life and symptom control. - Order and interpret diagnostic studies, prescribe medications, and coordinate comprehensive care plans. - Guide patients and families through complex decisions involving treatment options, symptom management, goals of care, and advance care planning. - Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across medical oncology, radiation oncology, nursing, pharmacy, rehabilitation, nutrition, social work, and spiritual care. - Contribute to the continued growth and innovation of the Shaw at Home program through quality improvement initiatives, program development, and patient-centered care strategies. - Participate in shared after-hours call coverage and interdisciplinary team meetings. ## What We're Looking For We're seeking a compassionate, clinically skilled Nurse Practitioner who values teamwork, relationship-building, and delivering exceptional care. ### Required Qualifications - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program - Board certification as AGNP, FNP, or ACNP - Eligibility for and ability to maintain Colorado Nurse Practitioner licensure with prescriptive authority - DEA license - Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - Valid driver's license meeting Vail Health DMV criteria - Minimum two years of Nurse Practitioner experience - Oncology RN or Oncology NP experience required ### Preferred Qualifications - Experience in medical oncology, palliative care, or hospice care - Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) certification - Expertise in oncology pharmacology, symptom management, and treatment-related toxicities - Experience practicing within a multidisciplinary outpatient oncology setting - Experience with Cerner or Epic electronic medical records ## Life in the Heart of the Rockies Located in the world-renowned mountain communities of…