Nurse Practitioner - Medical Oncology and Palliative Care

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.

• 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