NURSE PRACT 2

This Nurse Practitioner (NP) position will provide support to the Breast Care Clinic as an educator, advocate and care provider and is responsible for the care, treatment, and well-being of patients followed in the Breast Care Clinic. Specific job duties will be reviewed annually based on volume and practice needs. The NP in the Breast Care Clinic provides job functions with a focus on breast disease including both malignant and benign breast conditions, breast-health issues, and survivorship and will work closely with the Cancer Center Medical Oncology practices, including satellite clinics, to provide comprehensive patient care. The APP will participate in projects, programs and other activities to support clinical practice and practice operations.

• Work with physicians/surgeons/APP colleagues and other clinical and administrative staff to ensure efficient patient management based on accepted practice, including but not limited to, taking histories, performing physical examinations, peri-operative planning/coordinating with outside providers and primary care providers (PCPs) as applicable, responding to changes in patient status, providing prescriptions/evaluations/referrals, diagnostic tests/treatments as permitted under core privileges and standardized procedures. Evaluate for and order home health services, durable medical equipment (DME), Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) certifications, refer for consultations, physical therapy, order radiographic imaging or diagnostic tests, and specialized treatments (e.g. chemotherapy with the approved privilege).
• Provide patient and family education, arrange follow-up appointments, and engage in any approved privileges after the APP has demonstrated competency through proctoring and FPPE process. OMAG will identify independent practice for approved privileges on the ECHO website and procedural activity will be entered by the provider and monitored via the elog system.
• To evaluate, assess and create a documented plan of treatment per patient's presenting HPI or established plan of care as defined by the UCSF Medical Staff Bylaws.
• To answer clinically relevant patient medical advice calls or during bedside communications or in coordination with health care professionals, patients, and their families as necessary.
• To independently, or in a shared visit model, evaluate routine, acute, critical, new patients, or specialty consultations when needed or required and discuss with attending and staff as appropriate and document in the EHR. Any required documentation workflow must be adhered to.
• Be able to interpret and act upon ordered tests, procedures, and radiographic studies.
• To assist in formulating and implementing protocols to improve efficiency in the clinical specialty.
• Effectively communicate with family or patients in person, via telephone and/or via other electronic modalities in a timely manner.
• Ensure in their absence, appropriate clinical coverage has been arranged for patient management and communication as appropriate.
• At all times adhere to all policies and procedures of UCSF Health in terms of HIPPA/Communication/Privacy/Code of Conduct, and any other UCSF or Medical Center Policies, which includes meeting the encounter closure requirements of the Medical Staff Bylaws.
• Mandatory attendance at APP UCSF Onboarding Sessions for all new APP employees whether experienced or new to APP practice.
• Adhere to all scheduling and communication policies whether specific or as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.
  Some duties, performed routinely or periodically, may be unique to the specific clinical service of the APP.
  
  

Requirements:

• One (1) to three (3) years. related Breast Cancer or Surgery experience as a Nurse Practitioner or completion of a one (1 ) year accredited NP Oncology Fellowship program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an Academic Medical Center

• AOCNP Certified.

• Five years' experience in Oncology as a Clinical Nurse Practitioner

• Experience in a high-patient-volume Oncology practice/environment is heavily preferred.

License/Certifications:

• California driver's license (CDL) if required for position.
• Current national certification from an accepted certifying agency and provide by first day of work.
  • Accepted Certifications for this Adult position. Adult inpatient Accepted Certifications for this position: AGNP-C, ANP-C, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC, ACNP-BC, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, ACNPC-AG, ACNPC
• Current and active RN and NP and Furnishing license in California.
• Complete a BRN recognized graduate master's degree program as a nurse practitioner.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration with Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 registered to a California address
• Submit enrollment with CMS Medicare and Medicaid through credentialing by first clinical day. CCS enrollment as appropriate for pediatric environments.

• Current AHA BLS.

• State regulation requires that you have a supervising physician to practice.

• Incumbents with less than 6 months of NP experience will be hired as a Nurse Practitioner 1.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

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Requirements:

• One (1) to three (3) years. related Breast Cancer or Surgery experience as a Nurse Practitioner or completion of a one (1 ) year accredited NP Oncology Fellowship program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an Academic Medical Center

• AOCNP Certified.

• Five years' experience in Oncology as a Clinical Nurse Practitioner

• Experience in a high-patient-volume Oncology practice/environment is heavily preferred.

License/Certifications:

• California driver's license (CDL) if required for position.
• Current national certification from an accepted certifying agency and provide by first day of work.
  • Accepted Certifications for this Adult position. Adult inpatient Accepted Certifications for this position: AGNP-C, ANP-C, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC, ACNP-BC, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, ACNPC-AG, ACNPC
• Current and active RN and NP and Furnishing license in California.
• Complete a BRN recognized graduate master's degree program as a nurse practitioner.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration with Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 registered to a California address
• Submit enrollment with CMS Medicare and Medicaid through credentialing by first clinical day. CCS enrollment as appropriate for pediatric environments.

• Current AHA BLS.

• State regulation requires that you have a supervising physician to practice.

• Incumbents with less than 6 months of NP experience will be hired as a Nurse Practitioner 1.