APP (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant)- Urology Oncology Surgery Ambulatory- FT (10 Hour) Days

About the Role Day - 10 Hour (United States of America) The Urologic Oncology program focuses on the investigation and management of cancers of the prostate, bladder, kidney, testis and genitalia. The program is dedicated to finding cancer treatments that offer the greatest efficacy with the fewest complications and are based on a multi‑specialty approach. We are dedicated to transforming cancer care and are committed to the quality of the patient experience throughout the continuum of their care. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with world‑renowned medical oncologists who are experts in Urologic Medical Oncology. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant will also work closely with other members of the cancer care team who provide clinical trials coordination, multispecialty tumor boards, supportive care, palliative care, and survivorship. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant will assess and manage patients in collaboration with an attending physician, including new patient assessments as well as for treatment, routine surveillance, and urgent evaluation. They will manage and order diagnostic and imaging tests, prescription medications, chemotherapy and provide support for patient calls and symptom management. They will effectively communicate and interact with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds. Clinically evaluate and manage patients with acute, chronic complaints and health‑maintenance concerns related to specialty, according to written standardized procedures. 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. Perform or request and evaluate diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient, according to written standardized procedures. Administer, order, furnish and prescribe medications, according to written standardized procedures. Order and collect specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood product. Order physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services. Perform designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable. Obtain informed consent, as indicated. Initiate arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and complete appropriate paperwork. As directed by the supervising physician, enroll patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and order the necessary tests and medications. 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, assist 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 intra‑operative 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. 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. Job Attributes 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 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 Nurse\\RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure and NP - Nurse Practitioner and NPF - NP Furnishing Number and BLS - Basic Life Support 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 $89.01 - $117.94 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. At Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination. With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow. As part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care. #J-18808-Ljbffr LE0010 Stanford Health Care