Oncology/BMT NP — Magnet-Certified Leader

UC San Diego Health

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 177,000 - 247,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

UC San Diego Health seeks an experienced Nurse Practitioner to provide primary medical management for oncology/BMT patients under the Blood & Bone Marrow Transplant program. You will lead rounds, perform biopsies, and educate families as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role supports policy development, clinical research, and community outreach, with potential outpatient center involvement at Moores Cancer Center. Magnet designation underscores nursing excellence.

Qualifications

Must be a graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
California RN license, California NP license, and California NP Furnishing License Certification.
Current Acute Care NP Certification (AGACNP or ACNP).
BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get 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.
A 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.

Responsibilities

Provides primary medical management for oncology/BMT patients.
Leads by example demonstrating professional image and leadership within the BMT program.
Collaborates with multidisciplinary care team across the health care continuum.
Performs bone marrow biopsy, lumbar puncture and skin biopsy.
Presents patient cases during daily rounds and at the weekly BMT Clinical meetings.
Provides patient/family and staff education.
Supports the development and revision of BMT divisional policies and procedures.
Participates in and/or initiates research.
Participates in community outreach and networking with community physicians and other health care professionals.
May provide care to BMT patients in the outpatient center at the Moores Cancer Center.
Develops and expands role responsibilities as patient and system needs change.