Nurse Practitioner II - Hematology Malignancies

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UCI Health hematologic oncologists provide expert consultation and treatment for patients with many different types of cancer. They treat malignancies of the blood such as leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, as well as solid tumor carcinomas such as colon, breast and prostate. Patients 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 no longer need to travel long distances for this life‑saving treatment. Our oncologists are highly skilled in 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.

Under general direction of the Clinic Medical Director and Nurse Practitioner III Supervisor, the Nurse Practitioner II performs operational level duties for Hematology/Oncology patients or approved patients in the Infusion Center, with major emphasis on patient care delivery and patient management. They conduct in‑depth interviews with patients and/or families, construct comprehensive medical histories, perform initial and periodic medical exams, evaluate patient signs and/or symptoms, directly perform or order diagnostic studies and interpret completed results, and develop and implement long‑and short‑range treatment plans.

The Nurse Practitioner II provides patient counseling, assists with patient follow‑up care, serves as a resource to Hematology/Oncology faculty and nursing staff, and utilizes EMR to document all encounters and bill appropriately. The position will also be expected to participate in educational activities for all levels of staff and students. The candidate will preferably have focused experience in Hematology/Oncology. The essential functions listed above are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor do they restrict duties that may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

Required:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Division and UCI Health System.
• Ability to exercise diplomacy and flexibility in interacting with physicians, nurses, other paramedical personnel, administrators, emergency and law enforcement officers.
• Skill to clearly communicate medical information to a broad variety of people, both in person and over the telephone.
• Knowledge of the elements of a medical history and skill in the history‑taking process.
• Possess clear understanding of core oncology principles.
• Demonstrated experience in creating and reviewing standard protocols for chemotherapy and oncology patients.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Ability to be trained in the use of specialized medical…