APP (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant)- Classical Hematology with Sickle Cell Focus- FT (40 Hour) Days

Nurse Practitioner

This APP position will support the development and expansion of Stanford's Comprehensive Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Program. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions under the Nurse Practitioner Job Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). The NP provides routine care and management of the patient with acute and chronic complaints, in collaboration with the supervising physician, and through implementation of standardized procedures.

The NP will provide medical services which he/she is competent to perform, consistent with the NP's education, training and experience, and performed under the supervision of a physician who is responsible for the patients cared for by that NP. The 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.

The NP will evaluate and treat patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty, according to written standardized procedures. The NP will obtain complete histories and perform pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients, according to written standardized procedures. The NP will perform or request and evaluate diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient, according to written standardized procedures. The NP will administer, order, furnish and prescribe medications, according to written standardized procedures. The NP will order and collect specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products. The NP will order physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services. The NP will perform designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable. The NP will obtain informed consent, as indicated. The NP will initiate arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and complete appropriate paperwork. The NP will enroll patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and order the necessary tests and medications. The NP will assist the supervising physician in the operating room. The NP will recognize and consider age-specific needs of patients. The NP will effectively communicate and interact with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds. The NP will recognize situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiate life-saving procedures when necessary. The NP will facilitate the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed. The NP will facilitate collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources. The NP will ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures. The NP will participate in quality improvement initiatives. The NP will provide and coordinate 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:

• NursingRN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure and
• NP - Nurse Practitioner and
• NPF - NP Furnishing Number and
• BLS - Basic Life Support and

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $91.68 - $121.48 per hour