Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Company Overview

The client is a premier oncology group looking to add an additional Nurse Practitioner to its team of frontline heroes. They provide first-class cancer care to residents located in Central California and believe in placing the patient first. They offer a healthy work-life balance that allows our employees to enjoy local attractions such as Yosemite National Park, Lake Don Pedro, San Francisco, and Sacramento, all located within a two-hour drive.

Position Summary

• The Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant functions as an independent healthcare provider who, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team, is responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients in a primarily outpatient setting.
• Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, and care coordination for patients and their families.
• This role requires an advanced level of medical and nursing clinical knowledge, exceptional communication skills, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professionalism.
• The NP will work with administrative, nursing, physician, and cancer center staff to assure safe, effective, and high-quality patient care, providing care within his/her scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, regulations, and institutional policy.
  
  

Clinical Knowledge & Practice

• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation, and epidemiology of medical conditions in the Hematology/Oncology specialty.
• Perform accurate, complete, and concise history and physical assessments appropriate for the patient's age, gender, and clinical problem.
• Order appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interpret the results to inform the plan of care.
• Utilize critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data to formulate a diagnosis and management plan.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and modify patient care plans as needed.
• Manage general medical and oncologic conditions based on knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions, and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other treatment modalities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in electronic medical records.
• Demonstrate proficiency in procedural skills pertinent to the practice area.
  
  

Patient & Family-Centered Care

• Provide care that is patient and family-centered, compassionate, appropriate, and effective for health promotion, illness prevention, and treatment of disease.
• Effectively counsel and educate patients and their families on disease processes, treatment plans, and symptom management.
• Facilitate consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.
• Incorporate the patient and family in care planning and treatment decisions across all settings.
• Serve as an advocate for patients and families navigating the complexities of the healthcare system.
  
  

Qualifications

• One (1) or more years of Hematology/Oncology experience is preferred. We are willing to train the right candidate with a strong clinical background and passion for oncology.
• Graduation with a Master's degree, DNP, or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Possession of a valid, unrestricted California RN and Nurse Practitioner license.
• Current National Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (e.g., AANP, ANCC).
• Current BLS Certification.
• Possession of a furnishing license.
• DEA license must be obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• Advanced clinical judgment and problem-solving skills to effectively meet the needs of patients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong self-direction and organizational skills to function effectively in an independent role.
• Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by team members, other professionals, and caretakers.
• Ability to meet minimum billing standards as a billable provider.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional overtime and a couple of weekends per year.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic hematologic and oncologic illnesses.
  
  

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation package designed to support our employees' professional and personal well-being.
• Commitment Bonus: If you sign a two-year commitment, you'll receive $12,000 in addition to your salary upon completion of 1 year of employment. If you fail to fulfill your two-year agreement, you agree to refund the client the full $12,000 on the last day of employment.
• 401(k) with Company Matching
• Health Insurance
• Malpractice Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Relocation Assistance
• Student Loan Reimbursement / Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Scheduling