Oncology Advanced Practice Provider

Oncology Advanced Practice Provider

Position Summary: The UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Clinical Nurse Specialist with Prescriptive authority to join our Gastrointestinal Oncology team. The candidate will be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary healthcare team and will work directly with Oncologists to provide care to patients undergoing treatment at the UNM Cancer Center outpatient clinic. Website: unmhealth.org/cancer

Conditions of Employment

• May be required to submit immunization records for review for required vaccines and TB testing.
• UNM will provide Hepatitis vaccination; candidate may decline vaccination through a declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer.
• Specialty mid-level Oncology certification may become a requirement for positions in this classification.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• May be subject to credentialing process; must maintain credentialed status, if applicable.
• Must maintain certification and/or licensure status.
• May be required to complete department‑specific professional development activities.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist certification program; current certification as a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Clinical Nurse Specialist with Prescriptive authority.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year‑for‑year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• One to three years previous experience as a nurse practitioner, physician’s assistant or clinical nurse specialist with prescriptive authority.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.
• Three to five years of previous oncology experience.
• Clinical Trials experience.

Additional Requirements

• Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire.
• Applicants must provide names of three professional references that the hiring official can contact.
• Background check required: Yes.

Benefits

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions to successfully pass a pre‑employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.