Nurse Practitioner

Overview

Who We Are:

UC Irvine was founded in 1965 and is a member of the Association of American Universities. It is ranked among the nation’s top public universities and has produced Nobel laureates. The campus hosts more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. UCI Health hematologic oncologists provide expert consultation and treatment for patients with various cancers, including malignancies of the blood (such as leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma) and solid tumor carcinomas (such as colon, breast, and prostate).

UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center is Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and offers the region’s only adult hematopoietic stem-cell transplant services. Our oncologists are skilled in leading-edge treatments and many participate in clinical trials. We strive to provide the best possible care tailored to each patient’s needs. We are recognized for high-quality care by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI) Certification Program, affiliated with the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Role summary:
Your Role on the Team:
The Nurse Practitioner II in the Department of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology Division, works as a highly competent, independent yet team-oriented professional who is a critical part of patient care. Under the supervision of Medical Directors and the Nurse Practitioner Supervisor, and guided by applicable policies and procedures, the Nurse Practitioner will participate in comprehensive patient care in inpatient settings at UCI Medical Center Douglas Hospital in Orange, providing multi-disciplinary care coordination, treatment, education, monitoring, and communication with patients and referring physicians.

An NP is an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) with advanced education, knowledge, clinical skills, and experience to provide specialized nursing care. This position may perform functions appropriate to their scope of practice, which includes management of chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical/surgical procedures per approved standardized procedures. Familiarity with state statutes for licenses is necessary.

Privileges are unique to each person and unlikely to include all privileges. The NP provides patient care across age groups based on educational preparation and licensure, and has responsibility for the standards of care for their patient population. APPs are credentialed and privileged through the Medical Staff to function in their clinical role. Credentialing and privilege approvals must be completed prior to the first working day.

The NP is accountable to and receives feedback from the supervising/collaborating physician, physician designee(s) in the same clinical specialty, or the Administrative Manager.