Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner 2

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Location:

Irvine, California | Division:
School of Medicine | Department: DOM Hematology | Position Type:
Full Time | Salary Range: USD $85.48/Hr. – $117.33/Hr.

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, is renowned for academic achievement, premier research, innovation, and an anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine serves more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs.

It is 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.

UCI Health hematologic oncologists provide expert consultation and treatment for patients with many types of cancer, including 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 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, allowing patients to receive life‑saving treatment without traveling long distances. Our oncologists are highly skilled in leading‑edge treatments and many participate in clinical trials. We strive to provide the best possible care, tailored to each patient's individual needs, and are recognized for delivering the highest quality care by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI) Certification Program.

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 caring for cancer patients at the UCI Medical Center in Orange County. Under the supervision of Medical Director(s) and the Nurse Practitioner Supervisor, and guided by applicable policies and procedures, the Nurse Practitioner will participate in the comprehensive care of patients in the ambulatory and infusion center settings at the Irvine Infusion Center.

Responsibilities include multidisciplinary care coordination, treatment, education, monitoring, and communication with patients and referring physicians. The Nurse Practitioner is an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) who possesses the advanced education, knowledge, clinical skills, and experience necessary to provide advanced nursing care in their area of specialization.

Functions performed include management of chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical and surgical procedures within the scope of practice. The NP professional may provide patient care across all age groups based on educational preparation and at all Health licensed settings and affiliates. Advanced Practice Practitioners are required to be credentialed to practice, privileged through Medical Staff, and must complete credentialing and privilege approval prior to the first working day.

The NP is accountable, evaluated, and provided feedback by the supervising or collaborating physician, physician designee(s) in the same clinical specialty, or the Administrative Manager.

Required:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the program and UCI Health System.
• Ability to exercise diplomacy and flexibility in interacting with physicians, nurses, other paramedical personnel, administrators, emergency and law enforcement officers.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Skill to clearly communicate medical information to a broad variety of people, both in person and over the telephone.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Writing skills to prepare clear medical reports, laboratory data and…