Weekend Oncology NP – Infusion Care Expert

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 222,000 - 272,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Clinical judgment

Documentation

Team education

Education

Graduate NP program

California RN license

California NP license

Furnishing License Certification

National NP board certification

ART/BLS/CPR and ACLS with ART plan

Job description

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.