Medical Oncology Nurse Practitioner at Vail Health in Edwards, Colorado, United States

Job description

• Application
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Life in the Heart of the Rockies
• Located in the world-renowned mountain communities of Vail and Summit County, this is an opportunity to build a meaningful career without sacrificing the lifestyle you’ve always wanted.
• Spend your days caring for patients in a leading cancer center and your evenings exploring miles of hiking and biking trails, casting a line in a mountain stream, or enjoying some of the finest skiing in North America.
• An unmatched quality of life
• A supportive and engaged community
• Endless outdoor recreation
• Exceptional schools and vibrant local culture
• A team that genuinely enjoys working together
• At Shaw Cancer Center, you’ll be empowered to practice at the highest level of your license, contribute to innovative oncology care programs, and make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and families facing cancer.
• If you’re looking for a collaborative team, cutting-edge oncology care, and the opportunity to live where others vacation, we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• We’re seeking a compassionate, clinically skilled Nurse Practitioner who values teamwork, relationship-building, and delivering exceptional care.
• 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
• 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

Skills

Required

• DEA license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
• Housing programs
• Childcare reimbursement
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Tuition Assistance
• Existing Student Loan Repayment
• Specialty Certification Reimbursement
• Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
• Recreation discounts
• Pet insurance
• Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per year.
• $127,344—$166,212 USD