Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant- Surgical Oncology- FT Day (10 Hours)

Stanford Health Care•Stanford, CA

4d•$92 - $121•Hybrid

About The Position

Stanford Health Care is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its hepato-pancreatico-biliary surgery and surgical oncology team. The specialty practice treats malignancies of the upper gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas, bile ducts, and peritoneal lining, along with non-cancerous conditions such as pancreatitis and complex gallbladder and bile duct disorders. The team has expertise in minimally invasive and robotic surgery and HIPEC. The APP works with attending surgeons and residents in a hybrid inpatient and outpatient role, providing comprehensive patient care. Duties include history-taking and physical examinations, postoperative management, evaluation of acute complaints, coordination of care, and discharge planning. In the inpatient setting, the APP may learn or perform bedside procedures and may assist in surgery. The position offers opportunities for learning, research, multidisciplinary tumor board participation, and mentoring. The schedule is four 10-hour day shifts per week, with no call or weekends. This role is governed by the applicable Physician Assistant job description and service-specific functions established with supervising physicians and approved through Stanford Health Care's relevant clinical and administrative processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited college or university.
Physician Assistant state licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients with acute and chronic complaints and health-maintenance needs related to the specialty.
Obtain complete histories and perform relevant physical examinations, assessing normal and abnormal findings for new and returning patients.
Order, perform or request, and evaluate diagnostic studies as indicated.
Administer or prescribe medications according to applicable formulary protocols and supervising-physician approvals; obtain advance patient-specific approval for controlled substances and specified off-label or non-FDA-approved medication use.
Order and collect specimens for laboratory tests, screening, and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.
Order physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations, and nursing services.
Perform designated procedures after demonstrating competency and in accordance with applicable written standardized procedures.
Obtain informed consent when indicated.
Arrange hospital admissions and discharges and complete the required paperwork.
As directed by the supervising physician, enroll patients in IRB-approved investigational studies and order necessary tests and medications.
After appropriate training, assist the supervising physician in the operating room and act as a first or second assistant under an approved supervising physician.
Perform surgical procedures in the personal presence of the supervising physician.
Recognize and address age-specific patient needs.
Communicate and interact effectively with patients, families, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds.
Recognize situations requiring immediate physician attention and initiate life-saving procedures when necessary.
Coordinate inpatient and outpatient care and services, facilitate collaboration between providers, and coordinate community resources.
Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and clinical policies and procedures.
Participate in quality-improvement initiatives.
Provide and coordinate patient teaching and counseling.
Coordinate care and discharge planning, communicate longitudinally with outpatient teams and referring providers, consult with specialists and team members about findings or changes in patient condition, and initiate or adjust postoperative orders in collaboration with the physician.
Document patient care and procedures according to policy.