Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Oncology

The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation•Riverside, CA

4d•$120,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Starling Oncology is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide specialized, evidence-based oncology care in a community setting. The Advanced Practice Provider performs physical examinations, treats common complications of cancer treatment, counsels patients and families, and monitors patient progress. The role collaborates with other healthcare team members and consults or refers patients as appropriate while retaining responsibility for ongoing clinical management. Hospital privileges are required to assist with call. The position offers a base salary with the opportunity for semi-annual performance bonuses. The listed pay range is $120,000–$180,000 USD; actual salary may depend on skills, years of experience, and comparison with other employees in the role.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nursing.
Current certificate of completion from a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
Current and unrestricted license to practice.
National certification is required upon employment for Nurse Practitioners.
Hospital privileges to assist with call.

Nice To Haves

Oncology experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Document patient information, visit history, referrals, laboratory follow-up, phone calls, and consultations completely in the electronic medical record.
Interview patients and/or family members, prepare comprehensive medical histories, perform initial and periodic physical examinations, and explore patients’ interpretations of their health needs.
Identify and treat patients’ diseases.
Perform or order appropriate diagnostic studies and interpret completed results.
Develop and implement long- and short-range treatment plans.
Perform procedures such as bone marrow biopsy.
Instruct and counsel patients and families regarding preventive care, medical and psychological problems, and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs.
Write orders to increase, decrease, or change medication, subject to physician checking and countersigning.
Identify and document pertinent patient progress, update and summarize charts, change orders when appropriate, and notify the responsible physician of changes in a patient’s condition.
Collaborate with healthcare team members, consulting and referring as appropriate, and retain responsibility for ongoing clinical management.
Hold hospital privileges to assist with call.