Nurse Practitioner - General Medical Oncology & Infusion - Full-Time - Pasadena

Cedars-Sinai•Beverly Hills, CA

5d•$73 - $116

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner will provide advanced practice care at Huntington Cancer Center, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai, supporting general medical oncology and infusion services. The role works closely with board-certified, fellowship-trained medical oncologists and other cancer-care specialists to advance patient care and support the center’s clinical mission. The Nurse Practitioner performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, assesses and manages patients using hematologic and oncologic expertise, and coordinates an interdisciplinary approach to care. The role also supports patient and family education, patient advocacy, evidence-based practice, staff mentorship, and safe, effective completion of patient-care, documentation, and billing processes. Applicants must have at least two years of infusion oncology experience and be able to work independently without immediate physician supervision. This is a full-time position with a 4/10 schedule, 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 Nurse Practitioner certification.
ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification, or willingness to obtain it within one year of the start date.
ACLS certification from the American Heart Association.
OCN certification through the Oncology Nursing Society or AOCN certification through the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation, or willingness to obtain one within one year of the start date.
NP Furnishing and DEA license, or eligibility to obtain them.
At least two years of infusion oncology experience and ability to work 100% independently without immediate physician supervision.
At least two years of oncology nursing experience.

Nice To Haves

Oncology nursing experience in an outpatient setting is preferred.
Experience working with clinical trial patients is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to identify and manage patient diagnoses according to established protocols, and document procedures and follow-up.
Use 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 scope of practice to licensed and unlicensed providers and other staff.
Perform age-specific histories and physical examinations, follow up appropriately, and document findings.
Assess and support resolution of patient, client, and family psychosocial problems and support needs.
Assess care quality and identify evidence-based practice improvements that promote positive patient outcomes.
Promote communication and collaboration across departments as a liaison or consultant.
Model patient advocacy behaviors.
Analyze new skills, technology, and equipment for safety and clinical and fiscal efficacy.
Assess patient and family readiness and ability to learn; provide age-specific education and reinforce it as needed.
Educate and mentor staff in clinical judgment and care planning.
Establish and maintain patient-care standards and ensure assessment, treatment, documentation, and billing processes are completed safely and effectively.
Support the values and mission of Huntington Cancer Center.