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CArEErCENTEr Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Join 25 MD/DOs and 7 current midlevels at Arizona Oncology Services’ (AOS’s) Phoenix location. Hours are Monday–Friday with no on-call. AOS is one of the largest radiation oncology treatment programs in the southwestern United States, treating approximately 4,000 patients a year in our seven freestanding clinics and six hospital-based clinics in the Phoenix metro area. AOS is currently seeking an additional physician assistant/nurse practitioner. The primary purpose of this position is to complement the role of the radiation oncologist by providing patient assessments and assisting in consultations, follow-up, and clinical care management. Previous experience in the field of oncology or primary care desirable. Appropriate state/national licensing and certification required. Excellent salary and benefits. EOE. E-mail resumes to hr@azoncology .com. For further information, call Shelly Ravenscraft at +1-602-240-3372. Nurse Practitioner, Survivorship Program, Adult Bone Marrow Transplant Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) continues to define new standards of excellence in cancer care. You can contribute to our reputation for excellence by joining our collaborative, multidisciplinary team. In this exciting opportunity, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive program of medical, psychosocial, and educational services to address the needs of bone marrow transplant (BMT) survivors. This includes the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of care for transplant survivors and participation in research necessary to establish exemplary, evidence-based care. Requires an MSN; current New York State RN and NP license; prescriptive privileges (or eligible); minimum of three years of recent related clinical experience, preferably in an advanced practice role; and related certification. Demonstrated leadership experience is essential. Experience with BMT survivors and ambulatory care delivery models preferred. Hours: Days, Monday–Friday. MSKCC offers an excellent compensation package, including tuition reimbursement. For consideration, please e-mail your resume to damsellm@ mskcc.org or apply online at www .mskcc.org. EOE/AA Ambulatory Care Nurses Practice nursing in an environment that supports your professional growth and development. Memorial SloanKettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) ambulatory care nurses are an integral part of a unique practice model that contributes to our reputation for excellence in patient care. New and expanded programs have created additional positions in New York City, Long Island, Westchester, and New Jersey in the following areas. Office practices: In collaboration with designated attending physicians specializing in a specific disease, office practice nurses provide comprehensive professional nursing care to this defined patient population. A significant component of the role is care coordination across the continuum through office visits, telephone triage, and electronic communication. Treatment suites: Work collaboratively with designated physicians and in partnership with office practice nurses to provide patient education, assessment, and symptom management to a defined patient population. Treatment unit nurses administer standard chemotherapy regimens as well as cuttingedge treatment to patients on clinical trials. Both areas require a New York or New Jersey RN license and a minimum of one to two years of current related clinical experience. Chemotherapy certification preferred for chemotherapy positions, or we will educate. We offer modified work schedules and an excellent compensation package including tuition reimbursement. For consideration, please apply online at www.mskcc.org. EOE/AA ONS Steering Council Seeks Creative, Innovative Members Do you want to work with colleagues to turn goals into useful products and programs? If so, apply for a position on the ONS Steering Council. Interested candidates must be active ONS members involved in any aspect of oncology and demonstrate leadership abilities and specific knowledge and skills relevant to the position. Experience and skills of Steering Council members may include program or project planning; working knowledge of applying research concepts to clinical, management, and educational programs and published products; online education; and strong written and verbal communication skills. Steering Council membership requires a three-year term and participation in two to three meetings per year (involves travel, cost paid by ONS), scheduled conference calls, and additional work group activities. To obtain an application, send an e-mail to steeringcouncil@ons .org, download from www.ons.org/ membership/participate/index.shtml, or call toll-free +1-866-257-4667 (+1-412-859-6100). Applications are due May 22. To place a classified ad in ONS Connect, contact Sharon Hampton at Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. East Holly Ave., Box 56 Pittman, NJ 08071 USA +1-856-256-2300 (phone) +1-856-256-7463 (fax) hamptons@ajj.com MAY 2008 ONS CONNECT 31 http://www.mskcc.org http://www.mskcc.org http://www.ons.org/membership/participate/index.shtml http://www.ons.org/membership/participate/index.shtml http://www.mskcc.org

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