What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner - Oncology, Santa Barbara position at UCLA Health?
General InformationPress space or enter keys to toggle section visibilityWork Location : Santa Barbara, USAOnsite or RemoteFully On-SiteWork ScheduleMonday-Friday, 8 : 00am-5 : 00pmPosted Date12 / 23 / 2024Salary Range : $84.82 - 121.13 HourlyEmployment Type2 - Staff : CareerDurationIndefiniteJob #21331Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesPress space or enter keys to toggle section visibilityThe NP functions in an interdependent role by implementing the appropriate Standardized Procedures (SPs). In collaborative practice with the Medical Director, attending physicians and fellows, the NP will be responsible for providing independent clinical assessment and patient care management services for Hematology / Oncology clinic patients. Incumbent must be self-directed and function with minimal direct supervision.Salary range : $89.06-$127.19 / hourlyJob QualificationsPress space or enter keys to toggle section visibilityCurrent CA Licensure as RN and Nurse Practitioner-requiredCurrent BLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross-requiredMaster's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner Specialty-required1-2 years of Oncology NP experience- preferredAbility to independently prioritize work with minimal direct supervision-requiredAbility to work with a wide variety of individuals in many complex settings-requiredSkills and abilities to perform history and physical examinations of oncology patients-requiredSkills and abilities to perform accurate assessment and evaluation of oncology patients-requiredSkills and abilities to develop and implement appropriate treatment plans under established protocol and physician supervision-requiredAbility to triage patients accurately after evaluating their vital signs, symptoms, findings, etc-requiredAbility to intervene to deal with patient problems when physicians are not immediately available-requiredAbility to write clearly and distinctly so as to accurately and concisely communicate using the medical record or business correspondence-requiredAbility to use electronic medical record (EHR) / EPIC / CareConnect to obtain pertinent patient information-requiredAbility to work independently with limited supervision in the outpatient environment while performing a variety of tasks-requiredAbility to use computer for standard word processing, spreadsheet and database functions in order to develop communications and to store necessary patient data-requiredDetailed background in oncology clinical medicine-requiredKnowledge and ability to organize, coordinate, and follow complex clinical regimens-requiredSkill in communicating and translating medical information to patients and their families, including giving patients and families an understanding of their medical condition and what they might expect in the future-requiredKnowledge and proficiency of the English language sufficient to read medical reports and records with comprehension and to prepare reports and correspondence-requiredAbility to maintain confidentiality-requiredAbility to interact effectively and communicate accurately with patients, colleagues and referring physicians-requiredSkill in working as part of a team and collaborating with colleagues-requiredAbility to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload and frequent interruption-requiredSkill in delegating work for maximum efficiency-requiredSkill in prioritizing assignment to complete work in a timely and accurate manner-requiredNPI #, DEA #,-requiredEnrollment in PECOS, Enrollment in CURES-requiredAs a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
Salary : $89 - $127
