• Provide comprehensive assessment and management of oncology and palliative care patients in both clinic and home‑based settings.
• Conduct detailed histories, physical exams, and symptom assessments; independently assess, diagnose, and initiate treatment within scope.
• Develop and implement evidence‑based treatment plans (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies) in collaboration with supervising oncologists.
• Manage acute and chronic treatment‑related symptoms and toxicities; respond to infusion reactions and triage urgent patient needs.
• Order, interpret, and act on labs, imaging, and other diagnostics; prescribe medications including chemotherapy and supportive therapies per state and federal guidelines.
• Provide patient and family education on diagnosis, treatment options, symptom management, goals‑of‑care, and advance care planning.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including medical oncology, radiation oncology, palliative care, nursing, pharmacy, social work, dietitians, and spiritual care.
• Attend clinical rounds, palliative care IDT meetings, CoC‑related meetings, and other team conferences.
• Contribute to the development and ongoing refinement of the Shaw at Home program, including policies, protocols, and quality initiatives.
• Participate in data collection, quality improvement efforts, and program evaluation.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the EHR (Cerner or EPIC preferred).
• Coordinate daily workflow including clinic visits, home visits, and administrative responsibilities; respond promptly to phone/email inquiries.
• Participate in shared after‑hours call rotation.

• Two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner, ideally in oncology or a related specialty.
• Oncology RN or Oncology NP experience required.
• Experience in palliative care and/or hospice preferred.
• Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) certification preferred.
• Proficiency in oncology pharmacology, symptom management, and treatment‑related toxicities.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary outpatient oncology setting.

• Eligibility for and ability to maintain a Colorado Nurse Practitioner license with prescriptive authority.
• Board certification as AGNP, FNP, or ACNP.
• DEA license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Valid driver’s license with ability to meet Vail Health DMV criteria.

Benefits at Vail Health (Full) Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement 
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: 
  • Medical
  • Dental 
  • Vision
• Educational Programs: 
  • Tuition Assistance 
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching 
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance