Ambulatory Hematology Nurse Practitioner

UC Davis Medical Center Sacramento, CA Ambulatory Hematology Nurse Practitioner 2

Salary or Pay Range: $92.07-$121.51 Hourly

To provide independent advanced level nurse practitioner clinical expertise to patients and their families on an on-going basis. This includes the management of chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical and specialty protocols (e.g., chemotherapy) as defined by standardized procedures or independently based on licensure. This may include non-invasive or invasive procedures, surgical procedures, including operative first assist per approved standardized procedures as identified by the list available on the Medical Staff Office.

Patient management decisions are independent where appropriate after assessment of the patient and interdependent with consultation with an attending or other member of the team. NPs are expected to act as an expert resource person for health care providers including nurses, residents and other ancillary staff.

Provides patient care in a team based care environment to a diversified patient population. Applies knowledge, experience and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, set priorities, and use abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations. Participates in patient and staff education. Demonstrates leadership skills. Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.

The role of the APP in the Division of Malignant Hematology/Cellular Therapy and Transplant (MH/CTT) includes outpatient care of pre- and post-stem cell transplant patients, patients undergoing CAR T-cell therapy, and patients with hematological malignancies. The incumbent is required to comply with FACT standards in the management of bone marrow or peripheral stem cell transplant patients. Provides pre- and post-chemotherapy education and stress support intervention.

Utilizes and evaluates teaching strategies to meet individual learning needs of patients and families. Maintains training and competency to ensure compliance with FACT standards in the management of autologous and allogeneic transplant patients.

• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License
• California Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) without restriction
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate within 3 months of hire
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• National NP board certification in aligned specialty with the practice area
• ACLS within 3 months of hire
• CITI Certification within 3 months of hire
• Graduation with a master’s degree, DNP or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing
• One (1) year or greater of recent clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Malignant Hematology, Stem Cell Transplant, or Bone Marrow Transplant.
• Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by team members, other professionals, and caretakers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Judgement skills to effectively meet the needs of patients
• Self-direction and organizational skills to function in an independent role
• Ability to meet minimum standards for hospital credentialing and billing standards as a billable provider

90% - Clinical Practice

10% - Other Professional Activity

This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment

This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

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