Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Breast and Melanoma Surgical Oncology

Company: Mayo Clinic
Location: Rochester
Posted on: January 4, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description /n Why Mayo Clinic/n /n /n Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic./n /n /n /n /n /n Benefits Highlights /n /n - Medical: Multiple plan options. /n - Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage. /n - Vision: Affordable plan with national network. /n - Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses. /n - Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future. /n /n Responsibilities The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant works both independently and in collaboration with surgical consultants, fellows/residents, nursing and other staff to provide high quality outpatient care in a busy Breast and Melanoma surgical practice. The APP is responsible for performing independent preoperative assessment, coordination of patient care, and patient management for breast and melanoma surgical patients in both the preoperative and postoperative outpatient setting. Time is spent both in independent clinic and in clinic with the surgeons in a collaborative setting. Provision of care includes, but is not limited to: comprehensive physical assessment, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and educating and counseling patients and their families. /n The APP will work alongside another Breast and Melanoma surgery APP and multiple surgical APPs providing care in the outpatient clinic. The APP will also work very closely with our colleagues in Plastic Surgery, Medical Oncology, and Radiation Oncology. This position is 100% outpatient clinic practice with no call, holidays or weekends. Qualifications Masters prepared graduate of an accredited school of nursing and nurse practitioner program. Current Minnesota RN license and certification, or eligible to be certified, as an ANP, ACNP, or FNP. Or, graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with current PA certification by the NCCPA and registration as a PA by the Minnesota State Board of Medical Practice. The NP/PA must be eligible for DEA registration. /n Must be eligible for DEA registration and billing privileges. Strong written and oral communication skills are required and must have demonstrated skill in working collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team. Mayo Clinic employees applying for this position are asked to attach a cover letter, CV or resume and three most recent performance evaluations to the online application in order to be considered for this position. External candidates applying for this position are asked to attach a cover letter, CV or resume and two letters of reference to their at the time of application in order to be considered for this position. Exemption Status Exempt Compensation Detail $117,520.00 - $163,987.20 (based on a 1.0 FTE) Benefits Eligible Yes Schedule Full Time Hours/Pay Period 80 Schedule Details Monday - Friday International Assignment No Site Description /n Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. /n /n /n /n /n Equal Opportunity/n /n /n All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization./n /n Recruiter Madeline Ecklund NPPA

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