Advanced Practice Registered Nurses / Physician Assistants
Nurse Practitioner
Sector:
Hospital, Public and Private
Internal Number: 1
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.
Scripps Clinic Medical Group (SCMG) is a multi-specialty group with over 1000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians serving San Diego and the surrounding region. Established more than 50 years ago, it is recognized as one of the premier medical groups in the country and boasts an excellent reputation in over 60 medical and surgical specialties.
