APP (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant)- Gynecology Oncology (East Bay)- FT (8 Hour) Days

Stanford Health Care•Pleasanton, CA

2d•$92 - $121•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our Gynecologic Oncology team. This role is primarily outpatient-focused and requires foundational knowledge of the medical management of gynecologic malignancies, including familiarity with systemic cancer-directed therapies and their associated toxicities. The APP will serve as an integral member of the multidisciplinary oncology team, providing comprehensive care to patients across the continuum of treatment. This includes the evaluation and management of patients from the perioperative setting through active systemic therapy and long-term surveillance. The APP will partner closely with gynecologic oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, and other members of the care team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered oncology care. Meet our Oncology Advanced Practice Team: https://youtu.be/oc9H-_xUUQw This is a Stanford Health Care job.

Requirements

Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.
PA - Physician Assistant State Licensure
BLS - Basic Life Support
DEA - Drug Enforcement Administration

Nice To Haves

Foundational knowledge of the medical management of gynecologic malignancies, including familiarity with systemic cancer-directed therapies and their associated toxicities.

Responsibilities

Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty.
Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients.
Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient.
Administers medications according to the formulary protocol or upon patient-specific approval from the supervising physician, or transmits orally or in writing on a patient’s record, a prescription from the supervising physician to a person who may furnish such medication. All controlled substances in Schedules II-V inclusive require a patient-specific approval by a supervising physician in advance of transmittal of the order or administration of the medication.
Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.
Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services.
Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable.
Obtains informed consent, as indicated.
Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
As directed by the supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and orders the necessary tests and medications.
Medications that are not FDA-approved or are used for a non-FDA- approved indication (off-label use) require a patient-specific order in advance from the supervising physician.
After appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in the operating room (OR).
Acts as first or second assistant under the supervision of an approved supervising physician.
Performs surgical procedures in the personal presence of the supervising physician.
Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients.
Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.
Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed.
Facilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources.
Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling.