Nurse Practitioner - GI Medical Oncology

We have an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner to join our GI Medical Oncology team in Duarte, CA. We are searching for candidates with oncology experience, but will consider applicants with other relevant experience. If you have a passion to care for oncology patients, we encourage you to apply for this role. Responsibilities Utilize the City of Hope nursing process in clinical practice. Assume responsibility for independent, direct medical management of a defined patient population, according to standardized procedures and in collaboration with a physician advisor or supervising physician. Perform physical examinations applying the medical model and nursing process to patient care problems that require medical intervention and skill. Develop and follow protocols/standardized procedures for practice for Nurse Practitioners in the department. Assist in developing methods and systems for provision of medical care and overall department operations. Maintain open lines of communication with the physician and multidisciplinary health team regarding patient information. Develop and implement patient education activities; provide education and counseling to patients. Develop and participate in performance improvement activities to evaluate the program's effectiveness in meeting patient care and departmental needs. Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reviewing current literature, attending in-service meetings. Qualifications Master's Degree, or Doctorate Degree as Nurse Practitioner Three years clinical experience Required Certification/Licensure Current California RN license California NP License California NP Furnishing License within 6 months of hire DEA within 6 months of hire National NP Board Certification through accrediting body Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR card through American Heart Association ACLS PALS City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr