General Description

Scripps Clinic Medical Group, Division of Hematology/Oncology is looking for a Nurse Practitioner to provide medical care for oncology patients at Scripps Cancer Center.

The Oncology Nurse Practitioner will interact with a large multi-disciplinary group including physicians, pharmacists, social work, nurse navigators, clinic and infusion nurses, and trainees (fellows and residents). Candidates must be well-organized, motivated, eager to learn, have excellent communication skills and a passion for providing exceptional patient care.  

The Oncology Nurse Practitioner will work closely with and is supervised by a SCMG medical oncologist specializing in the care of patients with GI cancers, such as colorectal and pancreatic cancer. The position requires a current California NP medical license.  Oncology experience, including management of chemotherapy toxicities, is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess cancer patients independently and in collaboration with the oncologist.
• Manage acute and chronic oncologic and immunotherapy-related conditions.
• Perform routine clinic history and physicals of established patients.
• Order laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic procedures and treatments to patients.
• Assist supervising physician & care team with triage of established patients.

Practice Setting

Outpatient care of oncology patients with a variety of GI cancers. This position is weekdays with no weekends or after-hours call responsibilities. Full benefits.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits (health, dental, life insurance, LTD) package including 401(k) Plan, discretionary bonuses and many voluntary benefits.
• CME and Licensure Allowance.
• Scheduled to work 46 weeks in a calendar year.
• EPIC EMR in all hospitals and clinic offices.
• Live and work in beautiful coastal San Diego.