(NP) Nurse Practitioner - Neuro Oncology - 137219

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The Nurse Practitioner (NP) with Neuro Oncology will see new and follow-up patients in the ambulatory setting and perform IT chemotherapy / lumbar punctures for our critical leptomeningeal disease program at MCC, which supports all diseases seen throughout cancer services. Acts as a liaison and collaborates 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.

The NP assesses and provides nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The NP is expected to practice consistent with the ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. The major emphasis at this level is ongoing direct patient care delivery. Assignments at this level primarily involve managing patients with chronic and/or episodic health problems. Assignments at this level may include responsibility for occasional community teaching programs participation in program planning and development of patient education information.

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 outpatient 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, and 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.

• 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.

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