Nurse Practitioner - Neuro-Oncology

University of California, San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner will provide care to adult patients with primary brain tumors within the Division of Neuro-Oncology, a multidisciplinary clinical and research program serving patients with primary and metastatic brain tumors. The role provides pre-appointment screening, clinical assessment, treatment, and disposition for inpatients and outpatients, and collaborates with Neuro-Oncologists and Neuropsychologists on rehabilitation planning and care management. Clinical services are provided under UCSF-approved Standardized Procedures and the supervision of UCSF Neuro-Oncology physicians. The position is full-time, with working hours determined by patient-care needs. The APP conducts both independent and physician-shared outpatient encounters, including telehealth. The role also contributes to program resources and outreach, patient education materials, quality improvement symposia, executive leadership meetings, clinical research, and manuscript preparation for society meetings. Credentialing through UCSF’s Office of Medical Affairs and Governance and approval of Standardized Procedures must be completed before the first working day; credentialing takes 60–90 days.

Requirements

Graduation from a California Board of Registered Nursing-approved or verified school of nursing with a master's degree in nursing or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
At least two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a busy surgical specialty in an ambulatory setting.
Unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Unrestricted California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license.
California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number.
National NP board certification from an accepted certifying agency aligned with the patient population and clinical role; listed adult outpatient certifications include A-GNP-C, ANP-C, FNP-C, GNP-C, AGPCNP-BC, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, GNP-BC, ACNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, ACNPC-AG, and ACNPC.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration with Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 registered to a California address.
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Credentialing through UCSF’s Office of Medical Affairs and Governance and approval of Standardized Procedures before the first working day.

Nice To Haves

Ambulatory outpatient experience and/or inpatient experience in Neurosciences.
Previous experience in Neuro-Oncology or a Neurology ambulatory setting.
California driver license, if required for the position.

Responsibilities

Provide pre-appointment screening, clinical assessment, treatment, and disposition for patients with primary brain tumors.
Evaluate and manage patients during independent outpatient encounters, including telehealth, for new, follow-up, acute, routine, and specialty care.
Evaluate and manage patients during shared encounters with attending physicians, including telehealth, to increase clinic access and volume.
Take patient histories; perform physical examinations and quality-of-life assessments; interpret diagnostic tests; and formulate or collaborate on evidence-based assessments and care plans.
Respond to changes in patient status and order medications, diagnostic tests, treatments, therapies, consultations, referrals, durable medical equipment, and home health services as permitted by standardized procedures.
Document care in the electronic medical record in accordance with UCSF rules and regulations, and ensure provider services are billed in accordance with the APP Billing Policy.
Perform procedures individually granted through standardized procedures or privileges.
Identify high-risk groups and complex cases for attending-physician review and initiate consultations as appropriate.
Evaluate complex cases, establish individualized rehabilitation plans, and facilitate occupational therapy, physical therapy, and physical medicine and rehabilitation consultations.
Interpret and act on ordered tests, procedures, and radiographic studies in a timely manner.
Complete clinically relevant paperwork and EHR tasks, including medication orders, episodic care notes, and telephone encounters.
Collaborate with Neuro-Oncologists and Neuropsychologists on rehabilitation planning and care management.
May first-assist in the operating room if appropriately privileged through OMAG and after completing required certification and proctoring.
Contribute to the development and dissemination of program resources, organize community outreach, and develop patient education materials.
Participate in quality improvement symposia and executive leadership meetings.
Promote national program recognition through clinically oriented research and manuscript preparation for society meetings such as SNO, ASCO, and ASTRO.