(NP) Nurse Practitioner - Cancer Services - 137156

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the "gold standard" for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

In collaboration with Attending Oncologists, the NP provides suspicion of cancer and same-day cancer services for established oncology patients. Acts as a liaison and collaborating with the multidisciplinary care team. Provides patient/family and staff education. Supports the development and revision of divisional policies and procedures. Participates in and/or initiates research. 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.

Demonstrates a high level of professionalism, excellent verbal and written communication skills and leadership core competencies. Has the ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary team. Has the ability to understand the medical as well as psych-social needs of a patient population with cancer. Will work with and evaluate patients on clinical trials. May perform procedures such as paracenteses, bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures, skin biopsies and antineoplastic therapy ordering.

• 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.

• One (1+) or more years of Oncology experience as a licensed Nurse Practitioner.

• 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, how to perform procedure accurately, infection control, an accurate documentation of medical chart.

• Strong ability to manage own patient load.

• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.

• Experience working collaboratively and effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Relevant oncology certification.

• ER and/or Urgent Care experience.

• Ambulatory or independent clinic experience.

• PICC and midline IV placement proficiency.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Must be able to obtain UCSD Medical Staff privileges and maintain during employment.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical. Due to advanced practice credentialing eligibility, clinical advanced practice experience must be within the last two years.
• Current UCSD NPIII employees may be hired at the NPIII level pending review and approval by Health Human Resources and the UCSD Advanced Practice Council.