(NP) Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient BMT - 140243

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 176,624 - 247,157; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is looking for a Nurse Practitioner to provide primary medical management for oncology and Blood & Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) patients. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and perform specialized procedures like biopsies.

Applicants should possess essential certifications and relevant experience. Flexible scheduling with 12-hour shifts required. This role offers opportunities to engage in research and community outreach, enhancing patient care in a Magnet designated facility.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
• California Registered Nurse (RN) license and NP license required.
• Minimum one year experience as Nurse Practitioner in Oncology or BMT.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary medical management for oncology/BMT patients.
• Perform specialized procedures like bone marrow biopsy.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team.

Skills

BMT and CAR-T knowledge

Oncology expertise

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Education

Graduate from accredited nurse practitioner program

California RN and NP licenses

Current Acute Care NP Certification

Tools

BLS/CPR Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Position Title

NURSE PRACT 2

Department

Cancer Center

Worksite

Jacobs Medical Center

Appointment Details

Type: Career
Percent: 90%
Openings: 2

Work Schedule

Days, 12‑Hour Shifts, Monday–Sunday

Job Description

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the “gold standard” for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas: transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements, and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

Under the direction of the Blood & Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) attending physician and APP Supervisor, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides primary medical management for oncology/BMT patients. The NP demonstrates professional image and leadership core competencies, acting as a liaison within the BMT Program to promote consistent medical management across the health care continuum by collaborating with the multidisciplinary care team.

Key responsibilities include performing specialized procedures such as bone marrow biopsy, lumbar puncture, and skin biopsy; presenting patient cases during daily rounds and at the weekly BMT Clinical meetings; providing patient/family and staff education; supporting the development and revision of BMT divisional policies and procedures; participating in and/or initiating research; participating in community outreach and networking with community physicians and other health care professionals; and, if applicable, providing care to BMT patients in the outpatient center at the Moores Cancer Center. The NP will develop and expand role responsibilities as patient and system needs change.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter, though it is not required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program
• California Registered Nurse (RN) license, California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license, and California NP Furnishing License Certification
• Current Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) Certification (AGACNP or ACNP)
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to obtain ART within six (6) months of hire date
• Minimum one (1) year recent work experience as Nurse Practitioner in Oncology, BMT, or adult critical care
• Thorough knowledge of BMT and CAR‑T process and hematological blood cancers, including knowledge of pathology of patient population, expected outcomes, normal and abnormal lab results
• Demonstrated ability to understand the medical as well as psychosocial needs of a patient population with cancer
• High level of professionalism and excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent assessment skills and ability to make clinically sound decisions in a fast‑paced constantly changing environment
• Comfort in a group teaching setting and willingness to do community outreach

Preferred Qualifications

• AOCN (Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse)/AOCNP certification
• One to two (1 – 2) years of recent inpatient Hem/Onc/BMT experience as a Nurse Practitioner
• Knowledge of administration of chemotherapy and other common blood & marrow transplant medications
• Experience in quality improvement
• Experience in working with Clinical Trials and ability to identify potential Clinical Trials patients

Special Conditions

• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on‑call and locations based on the 24‑hour Medical Center’s business needs
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical
• Must be able to obtain UCSD Medical Staff privileges and maintain them during employment
• Due to advanced practice credentialing eligibility, clinical advanced practice experience must be within the last two years
• Current UCSD NPIII employees may be hired at the NPIII level pending review and approval by Health Human Resources and the UCSD Advanced Practice Council

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $176,624 – $247,157 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $84.59 – $118.37

Factors determining the appropriate compensation include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Vaccination Policy

Employees may be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Certification Requirements

Life‑support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online‑only certification is not acceptable.

University Mission and Research

UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of its School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and the Student Health and Well‑Being Department. It is committed to translational research and innovative patient care. Applications are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. To foster a diverse environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and inclusive environment for all.

Equality and Non‑Discrimination

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti‑Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment; employees may be subject to drug screening.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including but not limited to violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace