Nurse Practitioner

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs.

It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). UCI Health hematologic oncologists provide expert consultation and treatment for patients with many different types of cancer. UCI Health hematologic oncologists provide consultation and treatment for patients with many different types of cancer, These include including malignancies of the blood such as leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, as well as solid tumor carcinomas such as colon, breast and prostate.

People diagnosed with cancer typically need a range of medical specialists, treatments and services, all of which are available at the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. We also offer the only adult hematopoietic stem-cell transplant services in Orange County, which means that patients with leukemia, lymphoma and other cancers no longer need to travel long distances for this life‑saving treatment.

Our oncologists are highly skilled in the leading‑edge treatments and many also participate in clinical trials. We strive to provide the best possible care, tailored for each patient’s individual needs. We are recognized for delivering the highest quality care by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI) Certification Program, which is an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Your Role on the Team:
The position of Nurse Practitioner II in the Department of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology Division requires a highly competent, independent yet team‑oriented individual who will be a critical part of the team for caring for patients. Under the supervision of Medical Director(s) and the Nurse Practitioner Supervisor, and guided by the applicable policies and procedures, the Nurse Practitioner will participate in the comprehensive care of patients in the inpatient settings at the UCI Medical Center Douglas Hospital in Orange, and provide multi‑disciplinary care coordination, treatment, education, monitoring, and communication with patients and referring physicians.

• Functions as appropriate to their “scope of practice” (In general, the “scope of practice” includes the management of chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical and surgical procedures per their approved standardized procedure). Familiarity with state statute for their licenses is necessary.
• Approved privileges are unique to each person and are unlikely to include ALL privileges.
• Provide patient care in age groups based on educational preparation and at all Health licensed settings and affiliates.
• Responsible for the standards of care for their specified patient population and evidence self‑direction and accountability both to quality of care and in the development of their role within the all Health locations and affiliates.
• Advanced Practice Practitioners (APP) are required to be credentialed to practice and be privileged through Medical Staff to function in their clinical role. Credentialing and approval of privileges must be completed prior to the first working day.
• Accountable to, evaluated, and provided feedback by the supervising/collaborating physician, physician designee(s) in the same clinical specialty, or the Administrative Manager.

• Successful completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Educational training and/or experience to support setting and patient population.
• Current, active, unrestricted California Registered Nurse license.
• Current, active, unrestricted California…