If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered.nnDay - 10 Hour (United States of America)nnSeeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP-Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to work independently at Stanford Health Care Cancer Center (Cancer Center South Bay) serving a spectrum of all Stanford Health Care cancer patients.nnAt Redwood city site all APPs work independently alongside experienced physician to collaborate and care for a medically complex patient population. We are a growing program with currently 1 Medical Oncologists at RWC who care for a wide range of patients from benign hematology to malignant hematology to a vast spectrum of solid tumor diagnoses. As APPs we provide a wide array of cancer care services for patients who are undergoing treatment for their cancer diagnosis in the form of sick calls, pre-treatment visits, return patient visits, survivorship care, some NPVs, and patients on clinical trials. We manage side effects and/or complications from their cancer or their treatment, perform procedures, provide supervision as well as direct care to patients who are in our infusion treatment area (ITA) by delivering urgent triage, management, and/or treatment of active issues happening in the ITA (e.g. infusion reaction, acute symptom management), provide access for patients who need urgent provider evaluation and ITA-resources.nnThe ideal Hematology/Oncology APP will have at least 1 year of Hematology/Oncology experience as a NP/PA.nnThis is a Stanford Health Care job.nnA Brief OverviewnnThe Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions under this Nurse Practitioner Job Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). The NP provides routine are and management of the patient with acute and chronic complaints, in collaboration with the supervising physician, and through implementation of standardized procedures. Specific functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are established by the NP and his/her supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the IDPC, the Credentials & Privileges Committee, the Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) Medical Executive Committee and the SHC Board Credentials, Policies and Procedures Committee.nnThis job description covers all classifications for NPs within the organization. All NPs must meet all elements of the Essential Functions, Qualifications, and Supervision. There is a voluntary Career Ladder for NPs who are interested in promotions for clinical expertise and contributions to the institution as well as the profession. Promotion is determined based on the Center for Advanced Practice Career Ladder Handbook. Here is a description of the various levels:nnJob Attributes: LEVEL I LEVEL II LEVEL IIInnFLSA Status: Exempt Exempt ExemptnnJob Code: 400077 400169 400170nnRequirement:nnLEVEL I: Entry levelnnLEVEL II: Meets Career Ladder criteria for NP IInnLEVEL III: Meets Career Ladder criteria for NP IIInnLocationsnnStanford Health CarennWhat you will donnA. An NP may provide only those medical services which he/she is competent to perform, which are consistent with the NP’s education, training and experience, and which are performed under the supervision of a physician who is responsible for the patients cared for by that NP.nnB. An NP shall consult with a physician regarding any task, procedure or diagnostic problem which the NP determines exceeds his/her level of competence or shall refer such cases to a collaborating physician.nnC. Scope of Practice of the NP:nnEvaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty, according to written standardized procedures. (see Appendix A: Assessment & Management of Patients)nnObtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients, according to written standardized procedures. (see Appendix A Assessment & Management of Patients)nnPerforms or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient, according to written standardized procedures. (see Appendix A: Assessment & Management of Patients)nnAdministers, orders, furnishes and prescribes medications, according to written standardized procedures. (see Appendix B : Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol)nnOrders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.nnOrders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services.nnPerforms designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable.nnObtains informed consent, as indicated.nnInitiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.nnAs directed by the supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and orders the necessary tests and medications. (see Appendix B: Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol) Medications that are not FDA-approved or are used for a non-FDA-approved indication (off-label use) require a patient-specific order in advance from the supervising physician.nnAfter appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in the operating room. The RN First Assistant directly assists the surgeon and practices under the supervision of the surgeon during the intraoperative phase. The RN First Assistant must adhere to standardized procedures and not concurrently function as a scrub nurse.nnRecognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients.nnEffectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.nnRecognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.nnFacilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed.nnFacilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources.nnEnsures compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures.nnParticipates in quality improvement initiatives.nnProvides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling.nnOther duties as assigned.nnEducation QualificationsnnMaster’s or Doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.nnNote: NPs hired prior to March 1, 2012 are not subject to this educational requirement.nnGraduate of an NP program accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).nnLicenses and CertificationsnnNursingRN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure andnnNP - Nurse Practitioner andnnNPF - NP Furnishing Number andnnBLS - Basic Life Support andnnThese principles apply to ALL employees:nnSHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family ExperiencennStanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.nnYou will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:nnKnow Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective carennShow Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better healthnnCoordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordinationnnEqual Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.nnBase Pay Scale: Generally starting at $86.41 - $114.50 per hournnThe salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.nnAt Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination. With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow.nnAs part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care.nnLearn about our awards ( and significant events ( .