"Nurse Practitioner 2"

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

UCI Health hematologic oncologists provide expert consultation and treatment for patients with many different types of cancer, including malignancies of the blood such as leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, as well as solid tumor carcinomas such as colon, breast and prostate. We also offer the only adult hematopoietic stem-cell transplant services in Orange County.

The position of Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the Department of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology Division, requires a highly competent, independent yet team-oriented individual who will be a critical part of the team caring for patients. Under the supervision of Medical Director(s) and the Advanced Practice Provider (APP), and guided by the applicable policies and procedures, the NP will participate in the comprehensive care of patients in the ambulatory and/or infusion center settings at the Orange and Irvine Ambulatory Treatment Center (ATC) and provide multi-disciplinary care coordination, treatment, education, monitoring, and communication with patients and referring physicians.

This position may perform functions as appropriate to their 'scope of practice'. The NP professional may provide patient care in age groups based on educational preparation and at all Health licensed settings and affiliates. The NP has responsibility for the standards of care for their specified patient population and evidences self-direction and accountability both to quality of care and in the development of their role within all Health locations and affiliates.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the program and UCI Health System.
• Ability to exercise diplomacy and flexibility in interacting with physicians, nurses, other paramedical personnel, administrators, emergency and law enforcement officers.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Skill to clearly communicate medical information to a broad variety of people, both in person and over the telephone.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Writing skills to prepare clear medical reports, laboratory data and progress notes.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Ability to be trained in the use of specialized medical equipment and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies and procedures related to Protected Health Information (PHI) or other sensitive and personal information.
• Successful completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Educational training and/or experience to support setting and patient population.
• Current, active, unrestricted California Registered Nurse license.
• Current, active, unrestricted California Nurse Practitioner license.
• Current, active, unrestricted Furnishing license and DEA registration.
• NP National Board Certification (e.g., Family/Individual, Adult/Gerontology, etc.).
• Current BLS certification and ACLS certification.
• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Certification (ACONP) and/or ONS Chemotherapy Certification (obtained within 3 months of hire).
• Hematology/Oncology Experience (at least 2 or more years).
• Infusion Center Experience (at least 2 or more years).

Preferred: Experience with clinical trial patient participation.

Special Conditions: Ability to obtain UCIMC Allied Health Professional Privileges prior to hire. Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).