JOB POSTINGS

BREAST PROGRAM NURSE NAVIGATOR, NEW ENGLAND CANCER SPECIALISTS

New England Cancer Specialists (NECS) is currently seeking a Full-Time 32-hour Breast Program Nurse Navigator. The Breast Program Nurse Navigator will coordinate care for all NECS breast referrals for benign, high-risk, and malignant patients. This nurse will coordinate care for all breast patients referred to NECS for surgical, medical and radiation oncology care. The successful candidate will help navigate the patient through diagnostic workup to surgical and medical interventions and/or other clinical care needed to ensure the best outcomes for the patient such as imaging, medical oncology, physical therapy, genetic testing, radiation oncology and other supportive services. The ideal candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills and a strong commitment to providing high quality patient care. The successful candidate must have two years of experience in surgical specialty or related field such as breast oncology.

NECS is a private medical practice composed of 18 oncologists and hematologists serving the region from six separate locations in Maine and New Hampshire. Our mission is to make life better for people with cancer and blood disorders. Kindness, compassion, and respect are part of everything that we do - from our phone operators to our physicians, every person on our team is important, and everyone makes a difference every day. We are proud to be the first Dana Farber Affiliate practice in the country, striving to provide the highest quality care and unmatched, holistic support for every patient, every day.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• This individual will work closely with NECS intake department and triage benign, high-risk, and breast cancer referrals to the appropriate department.
• Collaborates in developing and monitoring a measurement system that ensures services perform within defined standards.
• Provides holistic care, education, support and advocacy to the patient and family.
• Identifies and develops resources to meet breast patients' educational and psychosocial needs.
• Works collaboratively with the breast care team.
• Demonstrates the ability to articulate the breast services in a positive manner to health care providers and the public.
• Serves as a consistent contact for patient/family throughout diagnosis and treatment.
• Coordinates appointments for consultations and physician visits.
• Maintains two-way communication with physician offices to improve the process of coordinating care for breast center patients.
• This individual will provide care to our surgical patients throughout their entire experience, from pre-surgery to post-surgery to medical oncology and beyond.
• Works closely with the oncology team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Works well with other NECS navigators and other departments such as Radiology, Pathology, and supportive services.
• Organizes and leads case conferences, tumor boards, and patient care meetings

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:        

• Knowledge in breast and/or surgical care with motivation to acquire additional knowledge in these areas. Proven organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive initiative to identify issues and recommend solutions. Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• High ethical standards. Intense desire to succeed. Ability to make tough decisions. Change agent.
• Knowledge of the nature of diseases, their treatments both curative and palliative, and the side effects of related therapies.
• Knowledge of area agencies and willingness to collaborate with these agencies, initiating referrals when applicable.

Education and/or Experience:                                            

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.  Licensed Nurse within State of Maine required.
• Two years plus nursing professional experience required.
• Surgical/Breast Oncology experience preferred.
• OCN required within 1 (one) year of hire or when eligible based on ONCC criteria

HIGH RISK & SURVIVORSHIP NURSE NAVIGATOR AND WELLNESS HEALTH COACH, NEW ENGLAND CANCER SPECIALISTS

The High Risk & Survivorship Nurse Navigator and Wellness Health Coach at New England Cancer Specialists is responsible for providing personalized health coaching and supportive care coordination for cancer survivors and high-risk patients. This role plays a key part in patient education, follow-up, and engagement, ensuring a holistic and informed approach to long-term wellness. This position is an essential role in the Survivorship and High-Risk Cancer Genetics Clinic.

Duties/Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one health coaching sessions tailored for survivorship and high-risk patients.

• Work closely with the Program Manager to serve as the Wellness Program Coordinator, which includes:
• Educating patients about NECS wellness programming.
• Enrolling eligible participants when appropriate
• Conducting pre- and post-assessments on site with support of Clinical Medical Assistant.
• Providing on-site support during wellness programs.
• Work with NECS genetic counselors and High-Risk providers to ensure that high-risk patients have appropriate follow-up care.
• Assess and triage the urgency of referrals for Survivorship and High Risk. Contact referrals with an introduction to the services provided and schedule in a clinically appropriate time frame.
• Assess and triage clinical needs via DASH and CareSpace. Collaborate with Clinical Medical Assistant to meet patient needs in a timely fashion.

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in nursing required. Licensed Nurse within State of Maine and New Hampshire required.

• Certification in health coaching or relevant continuing education is preferred or to be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Two years plus nursing professional experience required.
• Oncology Preferred

DIVISION OF HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT CANCER CENTER, LARNER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

The Division of Hematology/Oncology in the Department of Medicine at the Larner College of Medicine, the University of Vermont Cancer Center and its teaching hospital, the UVM Medical Center and UVM Health Network, is seeking an academic clinician with experience in solid tumor oncology and a focus on breast oncology to join our academic faculty. The position is available at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in the Clinical Scholar Pathway. This position involves approximately 80% effort toward clinical oncology care focused on breast cancers with remaining effort protected for scholarly activities. Substantial opportunities exist for collaborative and translational research with investigators in the UVM Cancer Center.

Applicants must be ABIM board certified/board eligible in Medical Oncology and must be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Vermont, for privileges at UVM Medical Center, and for faculty appointment at the University of Vermont. Candidates should have a record of or potential for productive cancer-focused clinical research.

Burlington is a vibrant community located on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the Adirondack and Green Mountains. With year-round recreational opportunities, safe neighborhoods and excellent schools, this progressive community has been frequently cited as being one of the healthiest and best cities in the US in which to live.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. The University encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.

Applicants must apply online at: www.uvmjobs.com under Position No. 00024406 (with CV, cover letter and names and addresses of three references) Questions about this opportunity may be directed to: Dr. Randall Holcombe, via email: randall.holcombe@med.uvm.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Dartmouth Cancer Center

The Dartmouth Cancer Center (DCC) 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 are looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team at our main campus in Lebanon, NH. This person will function as an integral part of a multidisciplinary clinical oncology group to administer to the needs of patients and families with genitourinary malignancies.

Overview:

• Assess and manage the healthcare needs of patients within the genitourinary oncology specialty area
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis and treatment options
• Manage acute toxicities of treatment as well as late effects and survivorship challenges
• No weekends and no call helps provide a great work/life balance
• An academic appointment at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College will be awarded
• Opportunity to participate in clinical research, QI projects, and the APP annual retreat.

Requirements:

• Clinical expertise and organizational skills
• Experience in oncology
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team

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.

APRN Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited APRN program.
• Board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• Eligible for APRN licensure in the State of New Hampshire and State of Vermont.
• Eligible for Federal DEA Registration

Physician Assistant Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program.
• NCCPA certification.
• Eligible for PA license in the State of New Hampshire and State of Vermont.
• Eligible for federal DEA registration.

Dartmouth Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To Apply: https://careers.dhproviders.org/oncology-advanced-practice-provider-0

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT CANCER CENTER

The Division of Hematology/Oncology at the University of Vermont (UVM) and the UVM

Medical Center, are seeking a medical oncologist/hematologist faculty member on the Clinical

Scholar Pathway at the Assistant/Associate level to join the Hematology/Oncology Network

division with a primary practice site in Plattsburgh, NY. Clinical duties will encompass general

oncology and hematology (benign and malignant disease) and include inpatient consult service

and outpatient clinics at University of Vermont Health Network Champlain Valley Physicians’

Hospital (CVPH) in Plattsburgh, New York, as well as at affiliated clinics in Elizabethtown and

Malone, NY. Weekday and weekend call on a rotation with other physicians. There will be

ample opportunities to interact with the University of Vermont Cancer Center for patient care and

participation in clinical trials. In addition, it is anticipated the faculty member will practice two

days per month at the UVM Cancer Center outpatient clinic in Burlington, Vermont with an

opportunity to focus on academic, subspecialty hematology/oncology.

Applicants must be Board Eligible or Certified in Hematology and/or Medical Oncology within

the first two years of appointment, demonstrate interest in teaching and service, and be eligible

for licensure in the States of Vermont and New York.

Plattsburgh and Burlington are vibrant communities located on the western and eastern shores of

Lake Champlain, between the Adirondacks and Green Mountains. With year-round recreational

opportunities, safe neighborhoods and excellent schools, this progressive community has been

frequently cited as being one of the healthiest and best cities in the US in which to live.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and

excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service.

Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will further

this goal.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified

applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,

sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any

other category legally protected by federal or state law. The University encourages applications

from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.

Applicants must apply online at: www.uvmjobs.com under Position No. 00026896 with CV,

cover letter, and 3 references. J-1 visa waiver applicants are welcome to apply. Questions about

this opportunity may be directed to: Randall F. Holcombe, MD, Search Committee Chair,

Division of Hematology Oncology, HSRF 326, 149 Beaumont Avenue, Burlington, VT 05405,

ATTN: Whitney Feininger, phone 802-656-5462, fax 802-656-5414 or via email:

randall.holcombe@med.uvm.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position

is filled.

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT CANCER CENTER

The Division of Hematology/Oncology in the Department of Medicine at the Larner College of

Medicine, the University of Vermont Cancer Center and its teaching hospital, the UVM Medical Center

is seeking a physician-scientist/academic clinician to serve as Associate Director of Clinical &

Translational Research. The position is available at the rank of Associate Professor or Full

Professor in the Clinical Scholar Pathway. This position involves approximately 50% clinical effort

with remaining effort protected for scholarly activities. The latter may be laboratory-based

investigations or clinically focused research. This position involves oversight and coordination of

clinical and translational cancer-focused research for UVMCC.

Applicants must be ABIM board certified in Medical Oncology or Hematology and must be eligible for

medical licensure in the State of Vermont, for privileges at UVM Medical Center, and for faculty

appointment at the University of Vermont. Candidates should have a record of productive cancer-

focused clinical or laboratory-based research, as evidenced by a history of peer-reviewed publications,

extramural funding and/or clinical trials activity.

Burlington is a vibrant community located on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the Adirondack

and Green Mountains. With year-round recreational opportunities, safe neighborhoods and excellent

schools, this progressive community has been frequently cited as being one of the healthiest and best

cities in the US in which to live.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence

of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service. Applicants are requested to

include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified

applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual

orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category

legally protected by federal or state law. The University encourages applications from all individuals

who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.

Applicants must apply online at: www.uvmjobs.com under Position No. 00025887 with CV and cover

letter. Questions about this opportunity may be directed to: Dr. Randall Holcombe, via email:

randall.holcombe@med.uvm.edu .

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is

filled.