Nurse Practitioner - General Medical Oncology & Infusion - Full-Time - Pasadena
About The Position
The Nurse Practitioner will provide general medical oncology and infusion care at Huntington Cancer Center, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai. The role performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, manages patient care using hematologic and oncologic expertise, and coordinates care with an interdisciplinary team. The Nurse Practitioner works with board-certified medical oncologists and other specialists to advance cancer care and support innovative therapeutic options. The position requires working independently without immediate physician supervision. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with no call or weekend work.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current, unrestricted California RN license.
- Current, unrestricted California Nurse Practitioner license.
- National certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
- ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification, or willingness to obtain it within one year of the start date.
- ACLS certification from the American Heart Association.
- Oncology Nursing Society OCN or Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation AOCN certification, or willingness to obtain it within one year of the start date.
- NP Furnishing and DEA license, or eligibility to obtain them.
- At least two years of oncology nursing experience.
- At least two years of infusion oncology experience and ability to work 100% independently without immediate MD supervision.
Nice To Haves
- Outpatient oncology experience.
- Experience working with clinical trial patients.
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to identify and manage patient diagnoses according to established protocols.
- Document procedures and necessary follow-up.
- Apply hematologic and oncologic knowledge, clinical skills, and critical thinking to manage daily patient care and coordinate an interdisciplinary approach.
- Write patient care orders and delegate tasks within the scope of practice of licensed and unlicensed providers and staff.
- Conduct age-specific histories and physical examinations, provide appropriate follow-up, and document findings.
- Assess and help resolve patient, client, and family psychosocial problems and support needs.
- Assess the quality of care and identify evidence-based practice changes that promote positive patient outcomes.
- Promote communication and collaboration across departments as a liaison or consultant.
- Model patient advocacy behaviors.
- Evaluate new skills, technology, and equipment for safety and clinical and fiscal effectiveness.
- Assess patient and family readiness and ability to learn, provide age-specific education, and reinforce learning as needed.
- Educate and mentor staff in developing clinical judgment.
- Establish and maintain patient care standards and ensure assessment, treatment, documentation, and billing processes are completed safely and effectively.
- Support the mission and values of Huntington Cancer Center.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
