Nurse Practitioner-Upland Medical Oncology in Arcadia, CA
Job Description
Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Oncology Nurse Practitioner to join City of Hope at our Upland Medical Oncology location.
As a successful candidate, you will:
- Assumes 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.
- Performs physical assessments applying the medical model and nursing process to patient care problems that require medical intervention and skill. Strives to maintain consistency of quality patient care.
- Under supervision of a physician advisor, performs initial and interval physical assessment for evaluation of patient progress, applying techniques of observation, inspection, auscultation, palpation and percussion to determine plan of care.
- Develops and participates in performance improvement activities to evaluate the program's effectiveness in meeting patient care and departmental needs. Understands and supports the milieu of patient care in these areas to foster a supportive care environment.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reviewing current literature, attending in-service meetings, and workshops.
Your qualifications should include:
Master's Degree, or Doctorate Degree as Nurse Practitioner
Current California RN license
California NP License
DEA within 6 months of hire
National NP Board Certification through accrediting body
Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR card through American Heart Association
ACLS and PALS
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
$119,000 to $213,000
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About City of Hope
City of Hope is a renowned non-profit organization focused on cancer research and treatment, with a specialization in diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Established in 1913, City of Hope has evolved into one of the prominent cancer research and treatment institutions in the U.S. It is designated as a National Cancer Institute comprehensive cancer center, catering to cancer, diabetes, and various other serious ailments. The organization's core mission is centered around providing advanced cures to patients in need, drawing on innovative research and development. City of Hope's comprehensive model integrates patient care, research, academics, and innovation initiatives, creating a holistic approach to healthcare. With locations across the nation, including Los Angeles, Orange County, and other cities, City of Hope is committed to advancing cancer treatments and research to benefit individuals nationwide.