Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner - Oncology Institute

At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner for the Oncology Institute:

The Palliative Care Team at CMMC is looking for a new member to spearhead palliative care services for the new Oncology Institute. This Palliative Care NP, while part of the CMMC inpatient Palliative Care Team, will work primarily at the new Cancer Care Center to provide expanded palliative care services to patients receiving medical, surgical, radiation, and gynecologic oncology care.  This role requires initiative in working collaboratively with physician and APP specialists in all areas of oncology to provide specialty palliative care including assessing and managing symptoms and alleviating distress, facilitating advance care planning, and directing conversations with patients and families to foster a better understanding of treatment options and how their goals of care can best be optimized.  This position requires two years of post-licensure clinical experience, preferably in palliative care or hospice, but will consider strong experience in oncology.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!

• Work life balance with flexible schedules and Paid time off (Open Choice Time – 7 Weeks)
•  Excellent annual compensation and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Malpractice and Tail coverage, etc.
• Generous Sign-on Bonus program
• Concierge Relocation Assistance or Bonus option
• Tuition Loan Reimbursement
• Continuing Medical Education - 5 paid CME days and $3,500 for CME activities

Maine is a land full of beauty offering beautiful beaches, a rocky coastline, lakes and mountains all within driving distance. Maine has lots to offer outdoor enthusiasts throughout the year from camping, hiking, biking, swimming, skiing, etc. Within the state there is a burgeoning food, craft drink and entertainment scene. For families, Maine offers safe communities with access to rural and urban areas; as well as nearby airports, train and bus stations. Boston is just a couple of hours to the south and can be accessed by car, train or bus.

Lewiston Region: Maine’s second largest city, Lewiston and the city of Auburn sit on the banks of the Androscoggin River. Together the cities, L/A as it is referred to locally, form the cultural and business center of Androscoggin County. The cities offer a robust food, drink and arts scene along with world-class educational institutions, such as Bates College. Outdoor opportunities abound with trails, public green spaces and water access to the river and area lakes.

Bridgton Region: Bridgton is a town in Cumberland County, Maine; a resort area in Maine’s Lake Region and home to Bridgton Academy, a private preparatory school. The town is nestled among many of the state’s most scenic lakes and offers a variety of year-round outdoor recreation activities, as well as easy access to some of the area’s most significant historical and cultural sites, as well as the Atlantic coast beaches. Ski enthusiasts, in particular, will love this area for its ski slopes –these unique ski slopes, created by the townspeople in the 1930’s, spell the word “LOVE”.

Rumford Region: A beautiful, rural area, the town is located in west-central Maine’s Oxford County and is surrounded by forests, mountains, rivers, and lakes. This area boasts many recreational opportunities for boating, swimming and fishing; and it’s also home to the largest waterfall east of Niagara. The business district of the town is located on “The Island” located between the Androscoggin River and the canals. The Island features restaurants and retail stores along with the local government offices, Post Office and banking institutions.