Advance Practice Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant) - $10,000 Sign-On Bonus- Oncology Complex Care

Position: Advance Practice Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) - $10,000 Sign-On Bonus- Oncology Complex Care -
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Day - 10 Hour (United States of America)

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Advance Practice Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) - Oncology Complex Care - Full Time, Days

Patient population

- Oncology, Hematology, Surgical Oncology, and Radiation Oncology patients

- Active Treatment Patients in the Infusion Treatment Area

- Ability to manage a panel of 6 patients/day

Preferred Experience

- Experience in Hematology/Oncology independently managing Oncology patients with acute medical diagnoses and complications from their treatment or their cancer (minimum of 1 year working autonomously in Heme/Onc)

- BLS certification

- Proficiency and understanding of cancer diagnoses and their treatment options

- APSHO Cancer Therapy Prescribing Course

- Proficiency in EPIC Electronic Health Record

- Any prior procedure proficiency (e.g. bone marrow biopsy, paracentesis, lumbar puncture, drain management, wound care, CORTRAK NG tube insertion)

We are seeking an experienced Oncology/Hematology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) with at least one year of experience to play a key role in launching an innovative outpatient program designed to deliver same-day care for oncology patients with urgent needs. This program is built around a forward-thinking vision: to provide comprehensive, patient-centered assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute oncology-related concerns-helping patients access timely care while reducing unnecessary emergency room visits.

In this dynamic role, the APP will not only support urgent outpatient evaluations but also provide clinical coverage in the Infusion Area for acute issues and participate in building-wide emergency response efforts. This is a unique opportunity to help shape a new model of oncology care while working at the forefront of improving patient outcomes and experience.

** This is a Stanford Health Care job.*
* ** A Brief Overview*
* The Physician Assistant (PA) functions under this Physician Assistant

Job Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). Specific functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are established by the PA and his/her supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the IDPC, the Credentials & Privileges Committee, the Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) Medical Executive Committee and the SHC Board Credentials, Policies and Procedures Committee.

** Locations*
* Stanford Health Care

** What you will do*
* + Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty.

+ Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients.

+ Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient.

+ Administers medications according to the formulary protocol or upon patient-specific approval from the supervising physician, or transmits orally or in writing on a patient's record, a prescription from the supervising physician to a person who may furnish such medication. All controlled substances in Schedules II-V inclusive require a patient-specific approval by a supervising physician in advance of transmittal of the order or administration of the medication [see Standardized Procedure:
Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs;
Formulary Protocol].

+ Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.

+ Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services.

+ Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable.

+ Obtains informed consent, as indicated.

+ Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.

+ As directed by the supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and orders the necessary tests and medications. [see Standardized Procedure:
Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs;
Formulary Protocol] Medications that are not FDA-approved or are used for a non-FDA- approved indication (off-label use) require a patient-specific order in advance from the supervising physician.

+ After appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in the operating room (OR).

+ Acts as first or second assistant under the supervision of an approved supervising physician.

+ Performs surgical procedures in the personal presence of the supervising physician.

+ Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients.

+ Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of…