Oncology Nurse Practitioner 2 (NURSE PRACT 2)

Nurse Practitioner

To provide independent advanced level nurse practitioner clinical expertise to patients and their families on an ongoing 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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
• Graduation with a master's degree, DNP or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing
• Minimum of one year clinical experience in Oncology as an RN or Nurse Practitioner
• Minimum of one year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• AOCNP
• Clinical experience in outpatient medical oncology clinics highly desired

Key Responsibilities:

• 90% - Clinical Practice
• 10% - Other Professional Activity

Department Overview:

The Division of Hematology Oncology (Hem Onc) is one of 14 divisions in the Department of Internal Medicine at UC Davis Health. Hem Onc includes more than 40 physician and researcher faculty, five MSP associate physicians, 11 advanced practice providers, and numerous administrative, financial, clinical and research staff. Hem Onc is actively involved in the UC Davis Comprehensive Center, generating the majority of the Center's clinical trials. Hem Onc's physician fellowship program includes a hematology-focused track. The Division also has clinic sites in Rocklin, Folsom, and East Sacramento.

Position Information:

Salary or Pay Range: $92.07 -$121.51 Salary Frequency: Hourly Salary Grade: 118 UC Job Title: NURSE PRACT 2 UC Job Code: 009147 Number of Positions: 4 Appointment Type: Staff: Career Percentage of Time: 100 % Shift (Work Schedule): Monday -Friday 8:00am -5:00pm Location: Cancer Center (HSP093) – Sacramento, CA Union Representation: NX-Nurses Benefits Eligible: Yes