Nurse Practitioner - Neuro-Oncology
About The Position
The Division of Neuro-Oncology within UCSF’s Department of Neurosurgery provides referral, recommendation, and treatment services for adults with primary and metastatic brain tumors. Its clinical trials program includes pharmaceutical industry-supported studies, investigator-initiated research, collaborations with universities and NCI cooperative groups, and SPORE cancer research grants. The division brings together clinicians, medical and nursing staff, neuropsychologists, and research staff in a collaborative multidisciplinary team. The Nurse Practitioner will provide pre-appointment screening, clinical assessment, treatment, and disposition for inpatients and outpatients with primary brain tumors. The role includes working collaboratively with neuro-oncologists and neuropsychologists on rehabilitation planning and care management. Clinical services are delivered 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 will provide both independent and shared outpatient care, including telehealth. The role also contributes to program resources and visibility through community outreach, patient education materials, quality improvement symposia, executive leadership meetings, clinical research, and preparation of manuscripts and presentations for professional society meetings. Credentialing through the UCSF Medical Staff Office and approval of Standardized Procedures must be completed before the first working day.
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 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; adult outpatient certifications listed 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 registration with Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 registered to a California address.
- American Heart Association 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.
- California driver license if required for the position.
Nice To Haves
- Ambulatory outpatient experience and/or inpatient experience in neurosciences.
- Previous experience in Neuro-Oncology or a Neurology ambulatory setting.
Responsibilities
- Conduct pre-appointment screening, clinical assessment, treatment, and disposition for patients with primary brain tumors.
- Evaluate and manage new, follow-up, acute, routine, and specialty patients in independent outpatient encounters, including telehealth.
- Evaluate and manage patients in shared outpatient encounters with attending physicians, including telehealth, to help increase clinic access and volume.
- Take patient histories and perform physical examinations and quality-of-life assessments.
- Interpret diagnostic tests and radiographic studies; formulate or collaborate on evidence-based assessments and plans; and act on ordered tests and procedures in a timely manner.
- Respond to changes in patient status and identify high-risk groups and complex cases for review with an attending physician.
- Order medications, diagnostic tests, treatments, therapies, consultations, referrals, durable medical equipment, and home health services as permitted by standardized procedures.
- Perform procedures individually granted through standardized procedures or privileges.
- Evaluate complex cases, establish individualized rehabilitation plans, and facilitate occupational therapy, physical therapy, and physical medicine and rehabilitation consultations.
- Review or collaborate with attending physicians as needed and initiate consultations as appropriate.
- Complete clinically relevant paperwork and electronic medical record documentation, including episodic care notes and telephone encounters, in accordance with UCSF rules and policies.
- Ensure provider services are billed to reflect the performing provider and comply with UCSF APP billing policy.
- Collaborate with neuro-oncologists and neuropsychologists on rehabilitation planning and care management.
- Develop and disseminate program resources, organize community outreach efforts, and develop patient education materials.
- Participate in quality improvement symposia and executive leadership meetings.
- Contribute to clinical research and prepare manuscripts and presentations for society meetings, including SNO, ASCO, and ASTRO.
- May first-assist in the operating room if appropriately privileged through OMAG and after completing required certification and proctoring.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
