(NP) Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem - Onc Infusion - 141806

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); Presencial; USD 222.000 - 272.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide patient care in the Infusion Center, with a focus on oncology therapies and clinical trials. Weekend coverage is the primary schedule, with some weekday shifts as needed.

Candidates should have NP licensure in California, national board certification, and experience in hematology/oncology infusion. Collaboration with oncologists and education for patients and families are essential.

Formación

• Graduate NP program completed and California RN/NP licensure held.
• National NP board certification required for practice in hematology/oncology.
• Furnishing license certification and ART/BLS/CPR/ACLS with plan to obtain ART within 6 months.
• Experience in hematology/oncology infusion or related area preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide NP-level patient care in the Infusion Center for oncology patients.
• Collaborate with Attending Oncologists and multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage toxicities, side effects, and triage oncologic emergencies.
• Provide Same-Day Cancer Services and patient/family education.

Conocimientos

Communication

Clinical judgment

Documentation

Team education

Educación

Graduate NP program

California RN license

California NP license

Furnishing License Certification

National NP board certification

ART/BLS/CPR and ACLS with ART plan

Descripción del empleo

Current UC San Diego Health CNA (NX) represented RN/NP applicants will be considered after the first 7 days of job posting. All additional applicants will be considered after 14 days of job posting, pending the status of the initial internal CNA (NX) represented applicant pool.

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Health is proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated organization and has now earned Magnet with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence, achieved by only about 10% of hospitals worldwide. Magnet with Distinction is awarded to the highest-performing Magnet organizations, with only a select few earning this prestigious honor. This recognition reflects our commitment to transformational leadership, professional nursing excellence, innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and an empowering practice environment where nurses thrive.

Established in 1978, Moores Cancer Center is the region's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. This designation is reserved for centers with the highest achievements in cancer research, clinical care, education and community contributions.

Under the direction of the Medical Director of the Moores Cancer Center Infusion Center, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) will function as a provider of patient care for patients receiving treatment in the Infusion Center. Demonstrates knowledge of administration of antineoplastic therapies, side effect management, and triage of oncologic emergencies. Develops and expands the role responsibilities as patient and system needs change. The NP will provide patient care oversight, including management of toxicities and/or reactions to IV treatments. Direct supervision will occur by assigned medical oncologists. Requires a strong emphasis on the management of patients undergoing cancer and non-cancer related treatments, including clinical trials, BMT, chemotherapy, biologic and immunotherapies.

In collaboration with Attending Oncologists, the NP provides Same-Day Cancer Services for established oncology patients. Acts as a liaison and collaborates with the multidisciplinary care team. Provides patient/family and staff education. Will provide care to oncology patients in the outpatient oncology and infusion center. Demonstrates knowledge of solid cancers and hematological blood cancers. Demonstrates knowledge of administration of antineoplastic therapies, side effect management, and triage of oncologic emergencies. Develops and expands the role responsibilities as patient and system needs change.

This position will provide patient care coverage for our various Moores Cancer Center infusion locations and occasionally Same Day Cancer Center. This position will primarily provide weekend coverage.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
• California Registered Nurse (RN) license, California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license, and Furnishing License Certification.
• National NP board certification in aligned specialty with the practice area.
• Current ART certification, or BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Two (2) or more years of recent work experience (within the last 3 years) as a licensed Nurse Practitioner in hematology oncology, oncology infusion, or non-oncology infusion.
• Proven ability to perform initial history, and physical examination, identify major medical problems, and formulate appropriate plans of action.
• Demonstrated knowledge of common diagnostic tests, exams, and procedures used in a clinic setting.
• Must understand purpose, required supplies and/or equipment, to maintain infection control, an accurate documentation of medical chart.
• Demonstrates advanced clinical judgment and critical thinking skills to assess and manage patients in an oncologic outpatient setting.
• Demonstrates ability to independently manage patients in a fast-paced setting, using evidence-based clinical judgment and appropriate escalation of care.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary care.
• Strong verbal and written communication and documentation skills, with the ability to guide care teams and educate patients and families. Consistently demonstrates professionalism, empathy, and kindness to staff and patients.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) certification.
• Two (2) or more years of oncology infusion or hematology oncology experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Primarily weekend coverage with some weekday and holiday coverage.
• Must be able to obtain UCSD Medical Staff privileges and maintain during employment. Due to advanced practice credentialing eligibility, clinical advanced practice experience must be within the last two years.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $247,052 - $247,052 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $118.32 - $118.32

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role 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).