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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Hematology/Oncology, Palo Alto, California

How to Apply: Email Alaina Baxter at [email protected] or apply using the link below

Job Information: https://stanfordhealthcare.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SHC_External_Career_Site/job/APP--NP-PA-Medical-Oncology-Hematology-ITA-Redwood-City_R2438364-1

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Day - 10 Hour (United States of America)

Seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP-Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to work independently at Stanford Health Care Cancer Center (Cancer Center South Bay) serving a spectrum of all Stanford Health Care cancer patients.

Across Stanford Healthcare we are committed to top of licensure practice for our APPs. In our Network, our APPs work independently alongside experienced physicians to collaborate and care for a medically complex patient population. We serve a wide range of patients from benign hematology to malignant hematology to a vast spectrum of solid tumor diagnoses. As APPs we provide a wide array of cancer care services for patients who are undergoing treatment for their cancer diagnosis in the form of sick calls, pre-treatment visits, return patient visits, survivorship care, some NPVs, and patients on clinical trials. We manage side effects and/or complications from their cancer or their treatment, perform procedures, provide supervision as well as direct care to patients who are in our infusion treatment area (ITA) by delivering urgent triage, management, and/or treatment of active issues happening in the ITA (e.g. infusion reaction, acute symptom management), provide access for patients who need urgent provider evaluation and ITA-resources, and supervision of radiology contrast-reactions.

The ideal Hematology/Oncology APP would have at least 1 year of Hematology/Oncology experience as a NP/PA. 

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions under this Nurse Practitioner Job Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). The NP provides routine are and management of the patient with acute and chronic complaints, in collaboration with the supervising physician, and through implementation of standardized procedures. Specific functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are established by the NP and his/her supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the IDPC, the Credentials & Privileges Committee, the Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) Medical Executive Committee and the SHC Board Credentials, Policies and Procedures Committee. 

This job description covers all classifications for NPs within the organization. All NPs must meet all elements of the Essential Functions, Qualifications, and Supervision. There is a voluntary Career Ladder for NPs who are interested in promotions for clinical expertise and contributions to the institution as well as the profession. Promotion is determined based on the Center for Advanced Practice Career Ladder Handbook. Here is a description of the various levels:

Job Attributes: LEVEL I LEVEL II LEVEL III
FLSA Status: Exempt Exempt Exempt
Job Code: 400077 400169 400170 

Requirement:
LEVEL I: Entry level
LEVEL II: Meets Career Ladder criteria for NP II
LEVEL III: Meets Career Ladder criteria for NP III

Locations
Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• A. An NP may provide only those medical services which he/she is competent to perform, which are consistent with the NP’s education, training and experience, and which are performed under the supervision of a physician who is responsible for the patients cared for by that NP. 

• B. An NP shall consult with a physician regarding any task, procedure or diagnostic problem which the NP determines exceeds his/her level of competence or shall refer such cases to a collaborating physician. 

• C. Scope of Practice of the NP: 

• Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty, according to written standardized procedures. [see Appendix A: Assessment & Management of Patients] 

• Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients, according to written standardized procedures. [see Appendix A Assessment & Management of Patients] 

• Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient, according to written standardized procedures. [see Appendix A: Assessment & Management of Patients] 

• Administers, orders, furnishes and prescribes medications, according to written standardized procedures. [see Appendix B : Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol] 

• Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products. 

• Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services.

• Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable. 

• Obtains informed consent, as indicated. 

• Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork. 

• As directed by the supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and orders the necessary tests and medications. [see Appendix B: Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol] Medications that are not FDA-approved or are used for a non-FDA-approved indication (off-label use) require a patient-specific order in advance from the supervising physician. 

• After appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in the operating room. The RN First Assistant directly assists the surgeon and practices under the supervision of the surgeon during the intraoperative phase. The RN First Assistant must adhere to standardized procedures and not concurrently function as a scrub nurse. 

• Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients. 

• Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds. 

• Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary. 

• Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed. 

• Facilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources. 

• Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures. 

• Participates in quality improvement initiatives. 

• Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling. 

• Other duties as assigned.

Education Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited college or university. 

• Note: NPs hired prior to March 1, 2012 are not subject to this educational requirement. 

• Graduate of an NP program accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Licenses and Certifications

• Nursing\RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure and 

• NP - Nurse Practitioner and 

• NPF - NP Furnishing Number and 

• BLS - Basic Life Support and

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective: 

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care 

• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health 

• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination 

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements. 

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $83.89 - $111.16 per hour 

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage. 

posted 07/24/2024

NP/PA Surgical Oncology Opportunity in Greenville, NC, ECU Health Physicians and ECU Health Medical Center

How to Apply: Email Ashley Rudolph at [email protected]

Job Information: http://www.practicematch.com/advanced-practitioners/job-details.cfm/934309

NP/PA Surgical Oncology Opportunity in Greenville, NC.

ECU Health Physicians and ECU Health Medical Center, located in Greenville, North Carolina, are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their Surgical Oncology team. The successful candidate will work with four surgical oncologists, two colorectal surgeons, and an advanced care practitioner. Applicants with inpatient surgical or medical experience are preferred. 

ECU Health Cancer Care is eastern North Carolina’s largest provider of oncology care and includes a multidisciplinary team of specialists including radiation oncologists, hematology oncologists, surgical oncologists, gynecologic oncologist, neurological oncologist, hematology oncology fellows, and patient navigators. 

Highlights include:

• Employment by ECU Health Physicians
• Hospital privileges at ECU Health Medical Center, a level 1 trauma, 974 bed Academic Medical Center, 2nd largest in North Carolina
• Established surgical oncology program
• Inpatient clinical responsibilities will include daily rounds, coordination of inpatient care, and discharge of postoperative patients
• No overnight or weekend call
• Opportunity to work closely with academic faculty as well as with general surgical residents
• State-of-the-art equipment including a Gamma Knife, a Cyber Knife, 3 Trubeam Linear Accelerators, 3D Mammography, 3 MT MRI, Ultrasound and a full spectrum of radiology services
• Only American College of Surgeons (ACoS) Commission on Cancer accredited Academic Comprehensive Cancer Centers in eastern North Carolina
• Participation in a 9-hospital system of cancer care with 5 COC accredited sites sharing a common medical record and planned COC Network status
• Established clinical trials program through ECU Health and ECU School of Medicine; Members Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
• Referral network includes 29 county area with a population of 1.4 million people 

ACLS and BLS certification required. 

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package to include: annual administrative stipend, relocation assistance, vacation, sick, and holidays, malpractice (with tail), 401k, 457b, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. 

ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of 13,000 team members, nine hospitals and a physician group that encompasses over 1,100 academic and community providers practicing in over 185 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 110 locations. 

The flagship ECU Health Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and ECU Health Maynard Children’s Hospital serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research. www.ecuhealth.org 

ECU Health Physicians includes an academic practice model (ECU employment) and a community practice model (health system employment). There is shared leadership and shared services to support the overall group and to ensure alignment for clinical care, research, education and strategy. This innovative structure creates opportunities within ECU Health Physicians ranging from acute to ambulatory, academic practice to community practice, regional to rural, and everything in between. 

ECU Health Cancer Care ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care enterprise serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of more than 13,000 employees, nine hospitals, a children's hospital and two multi-specialty group practices with more than 1,100 providers in more than 180 locations. The flagship ECU Health Medical Center, a Level 1 Trauma facility, and ECU Health Maynard Children’s Hospital serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine. ECU Health and Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research. 

For more information, visit ECUHealth.org. Greenville, NC Widely recognized as the thriving cultural, educational, economic and medical hub of eastern North Carolina, Greenville is the 10th largest city in the state with a metropolitan population of nearly 100,000. , The Dickinson Avenue Arts District offers a vibrant arts, music, culinary and festival scene in the Uptown Greenville district. , Greenville is also home to East Carolina University, the Brody School of Medicine, and Pitt Community College. 

Excellent affordability, convenient location and natural resources combined with all of the amenities of a metropolitan university town, Greenville is the perfect place to live, work and play! ,-Located inland off of the North Carolina coast, Greenville is 45 miles east of interstate 95, just over an hour to Raleigh, a little over an hour to the pristine beaches of the Crystal Coast of NC-Home to East Carolina University (ECU), a vibrant university with an annual enrollment of more than 24,000 students-Numerous waterways and the Greenville Greenway System are perfect for boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking and camping-Mild climate perfect for year-round outdoor activities-Cost of living below the national average, diverse and affordable housing and excellent educational opportunities, both public and private-Investment of more than $500 million in downtown Greenville’s revitalization bringing new restaurants, shops, businesses, and residents to the area. 

posted 05/14/2024

Hematology Medical Oncology Physician Assistant, Lehigh Valley Health Network

How to Apply: Apply via the career link below, or email CV to [email protected]

Job Information: https://www.lvhn.org/job/hematology-medical-oncology-physician-assistant

Cancer specialists at Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute are always evolving. Across our health network, you’ll have access to advanced medical techniques and technologies and the latest clinical trials through our membership in the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance.

In this position you will work at the flagship location for Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, the John and Dorothy Morgan Cancer Center, located at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest. Our cancer center provides a full range of cancer screening diagnostic, treatment, rehabilitation and continuing care services.

In this role, you can expect:

• Inpatient only care for hematology oncology patients
• Evening Shift 7 PM - 7 AM, 3 nights on, 6 nights off
• Individualized onboarding period for training during day shift

The Cancer Institute values collaboration among our clinicians, including our multidisciplinary care team. The teams include specialties such as surgical oncology, medical oncology, and radiation oncology, all working together to address the complexities that come with a cancer diagnosis. When that diagnosis requires a deeper look, our second opinion service connects our patients with doctors who specialize in personalized cancer care.

In a Hematology Medical Oncology APC career with LVHN, you’ll experience: A multidisciplinary clinic team approach to cancer care. Access to more than 150 clinical trials.

We are certified by The American College of Radiology® as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. Recognized by the American College of Radiology® as an accredited Lung Cancer Screening Center.

Benefits and Perks: As a nationally certified Great Place to Work™, we acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a generous Total Rewards package that makes LVHN an even better place to work and grow your career. Explore our benefits. Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage CME Time and Allowance Relocation (if applicable).

Qualifications: Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified. A Valid PA Medical License or ability to obtain one is required. Graduate from accredited educational program for Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants.

posted 04/26/2024

Clinical Content Editor, theMednet

How to Apply: Email [email protected]

Job Information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cHChHRoj3vo6d6VgeA3H0uzgcUeHqXYex3OQJLGVLRA/edit

theMednet is looking for a Clinical Content Editor to join our medical editorial team. You would be working with friendly, like-minded peers who are passionate about medicine and improving patient care. We are an ego-free environment and are laser focused on our mission of helping patients get the best care. We are located in New York City. The Clinical Content Editor will work directly with our Medical Director of Oncology on special programs on theMednet on new and emerging data.

posted 04/12/2024

Physician Assistants, Massive Bio

How to Apply: https://massivebio.com/2024pa/

Job Information:

Empower Cancer Patients Nationwide: Physician Assistants Wanted for Groundbreaking AI Initiative.

Introduction: Are you a Physician Assistant passionate about leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionize cancer research? Massive Bio invites you to join as a Consultant in our clinical network, a pioneering movement reshaping the landscape of clinical trial enrollment in the United States, powered by AI, and supported by NCI and CancerX.

Why Massive Bio?

• Impactful Mission: Play a pivotal role in addressing the clinical trial enrollment challenge, a crucial step towards advancing cancer treatment options.
• AI-Driven Approach: Utilize our state-of-the-art AI technology to identify trial opportunities, ensuring precision and efficiency in patient pre-screening.
• Professional Growth: Enhance your expertise as a Physician Assistant while staying at the forefront of medical technology and research.
• Generous Reimbursement: Receive significant compensation solely for the time invested in patient pre-screening and discussing potential trials.

Your Role: As a key member of our clinical network, you will:

• Utilize your clinical judgment and our AI technology to identify strong candidates for clinical trials.
• Engage with patients, increasing awareness of trial options, often within their existing healthcare network.
• Contribute to a nationwide effort to make cancer trials more accessible and efficient.
• Reimbursement is not tied to referrals of patients to participate in clinical trials by Massive Bio.

The Difference You'll Make:

• For Patients: Offer hope and new possibilities to millions of cancer patients, guiding them through their treatment journey.
• For Research: Be part of a transformative force in cancer research, contributing to groundbreaking discoveries and advancements.
• For Yourself: Gain not only financial rewards but also the fulfillment of being at the forefront of a vital healthcare movement.

Join Us: If you're motivated to blend your medical expertise with groundbreaking technology for a noble cause, Massive Bio is your platform. Together, we can redefine cancer care and research. Your expertise, our technology – a partnership that can change the future of cancer treatment.

posted 04/08/2024

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