Per Diem Oncology & Infusion NP — Advancing Cancer Care

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

California Specialty Pharmacy in Fresno, CA seeks an Oncology & Infusion Nurse Practitioner for per diem coverage. The NP provides advanced clinical care, reviews treatment readiness, and oversees safe administration of chemotherapy and related therapies on site.

Collaboration with physicians, pharmacists, and nursing staff is essential to ensure evidence-based practice and patient safety. The role emphasizes education, documentation, quality improvement, and adherence to regulatory standards

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (required)
• Current, active, and unrestricted California Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner licenses in good standing (required)
• Current national board certification as a Nurse Practitioner in an applicable population focus (required)
• Current furnishing number and DEA registration when required for assigned responsibilities (required)
• Current BLS certification; ACLS certification preferred (required)
• Minimum two (2) years of oncology infusion experience required; outpatient infusion center experience (preferred)
• Demonstrated experience recognizing and managing chemotherapy toxicities, infusion reactions, and oncology-related adverse events (preferred)
• Knowledge of hazardous drug handling, infection prevention, medication safety, and emergency response procedures (preferred)
• Submit to required background screening and other employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive initial and ongoing patient assessments, including history, physical examination, medication review, symptom evaluation, and review of relevant clinical information.
• Evaluates patient readiness for treatment and confirms that ordered treatment parameters have been met before therapy begins.
• Reviews laboratory values, diagnostic results, treatment protocols, body surface area calculations, dosing, and provider authorization, before chemotherapy administration.
• Provides clinical oversight for the safe administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, biologic therapies, supportive medications, hydration, and other specialty infusion therapies.
• Administers ordered therapies within the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice, approved privileges, provider orders, manufacturer recommendations, evidence-based guidelines, and organizational policies.
• Collaborates with treating physician and pharmacist regarding treatment plans, dose modifications, supportive care, contraindications, precautions, and changes in patient condition.
• Assesses, identifies, and manages treatment-related adverse events, toxicities, hypersensitivity reactions, anaphylaxis, extravasation, and other infusion-related complications.

Skills

Oncology infusion experience

Chemotherapy toxicity management

Infection control

Emergency response readiness

EMR documentation

Education

MSN or DNP from NP program

California RN and NP licenses

National NP certification

DEA registration and furnishing number

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

California Specialty Pharmacy in Fresno, CA seeks an Oncology & Infusion Nurse Practitioner for per diem coverage. The NP provides advanced clinical care, reviews treatment readiness, and oversees safe administration of chemotherapy and related therapies on site.

Collaboration with physicians, pharmacists, and nursing staff is essential to ensure evidence-based practice and patient safety. The role emphasizes education, documentation, quality improvement, and adherence to regulatory standards