(NP) Nurse Practitioner - Radiation Oncology - 140821

UC San Diego Health is proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated organization and has now earned Magnet with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence, achieved by only about 10% of hospitals worldwide. Magnet with Distinction is awarded to the highest-performing Magnet organizations, with only a select few earning this prestigious honor. This recognition reflects our commitment to transformational leadership, professional nursing excellence, innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and an empowering practice environment where nurses thrive.

Our unique blend of cancer research and patient care is transforming cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. Established in 1978, Moores Cancer Center is the region's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. This designation is reserved for centers with the highest achievements in cancer research, clinical care, education and community contributions.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will assess and provide actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The NP is expected to practice consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. The NP is responsible for providing comprehensive health assessment of patients receiving radiation oncology services. The NP will conduct in-depth medical histories, perform initial and periodic physical examinations, review imaging, assess and manage patient care, and conduct appropriate follow-up in collaboration with the attending physician. The NP will be involved in collaborative multidisciplinary care. Assignments at this level primarily encompass management of patients who present chronic and/or episodic health problems. Assignments at this level may include responsibility for occasional community teaching programs, participation in program planning, and development of patient education information.

• Must be a graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.

• California Registered Nurse (RN) license, California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license, and California NP Furnishing License Certification.

• Current Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) Certification (AGACNP or ACNP).

• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.

• A minimum of one (1) year recent work experience as Nurse Practitioner in Oncology.

• Demonstrated ability to understand the medical as well as psychosocial needs of a patient population with cancer.

• A high level of professionalism and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary team.

• Excellent assessment skills and ability to make clinically sound decisions in a fast paced constantly changing environment.

• AOCN (Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse)/AOCNP certification.
• Experience in quality improvement.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to obtain UCSD Medical Staff privileges and maintain during employment.
• Due to advanced practice credentialing eligibility, clinical advanced practice experience must be within the last two years.
• Current UCSD NPIII employees may be hired at the NPIII level pending review and approval by Health Human Resources and the UCSD Advanced Practice Council.