Oncology Nurse Practitioner - Triage & Physician Support

City of Hope; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope in Irvine, CA is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Triage and Physician Support team. In this oncology-focused role, you will perform independent medical management, develop treatment protocols, educate patients, and collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires an NP with California licensure, furnishing authority within 6 months, and board certification. BLS, ACLS, and PALS are expected, along with relevant oncology experience.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Minimum three years of clinical experience.
• Current California RN license and California NP license.
• California NP Furnishing License within 6 months of hire; DEA within 6 months; National NP Board Certification; Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association; ACLS and PALS.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the City of Hope nursing process in clinical practice.
• Assume responsibility for independent, direct medical management of a defined patient population, according to standardized procedures and in collaboration with a physician advisor or supervising physician.
• Perform physical examinations applying the medical model and nursing process to patient care problems that require medical intervention and skill.
• Develop and follow protocols/standardized procedures for practice for Nurse Practitioners in the department.
• Assist in developing methods and systems for provision of medical care and overall department operations.
• Maintain open lines of communication with the physician and multidisciplinary health team regarding patient information.
• Develop and implement patient education activities; provides education and counseling to patients.
• Develop and participate in performance improvement activities to evaluate the program's effectiveness in meeting patient care and departmental needs.
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reviewing current literature, attending in-service meetings, and workshops.

Education

Master's Degree or Doctorate Degree as Nurse Practitioner

Three years clinical experience

Job description

City of Hope in Irvine, CA is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Triage and Physician Support team. In this oncology-focused role, you will perform independent medical management, develop treatment protocols, educate patients, and collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires an NP with California licensure, furnishing authority within 6 months, and board certification. BLS, ACLS, and PALS are expected, along with relevant oncology experience.