Surgical Oncology Nurse Practitioner II

The role of the Surgical Oncology NP II within the Department of surgery is to provide independent advanced level nurse practitioner clinical care expertise and management to surgical oncology patients and their families on an on-going basis. This will include both inpatient and outpatient sites of care, with the goal of facilitating multidisciplinary care through interaction with Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology. Outpatient care provided includes but not limited to, initiating appropriate consultations and referrals, postoperative patient wound evaluation, wound evaluation and care, seroma evacuation, follow-up evaluations; and patient care planning, care education, and coordination of care. Inpatient care provided includes rounding with physicians, facilitating discharge and post discharge needs including appointments, drain and wound care instructions, and coordination of healthcare resources at home.

Patient management decisions will be independent where appropriate after assessment of the patient and interdependent with consultation with an attending or other member of the team.  NP’s are expected to act as an expert resource person for health care providers including nurses, residents, and other ancillary staff.  This position will be required to interface with the community via social media, educational classes, and on-line work.

Provides direct patient care to a diversified patient population.  Applies knowledge, experience and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, set priorities, and use abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations.  Participates in patient and staff education.  Demonstrates leadership skills.  Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.

Required Qualifications

• At least 2 years of recent NP experience in an oncology setting that includes the care and management of various cancers, including breast cancer, liver cancer, melanoma, sarcoma, thyroid and pancreatic cancer.
• Recent wound care experience.
• Experience in the management of Vacuum-Assisted Closure (VAC) devices.
• Recent experience in experience in dermal injection techniques for administration of local therapies.
• ACLS Certification (or within 6 months of hire).
• Knowledge of chemotherapeutics, biologic infusions, and immunosuppressant agents.
• Possession of valid California RN and Nurse Practitioner license without restriction 
• Furnishing license 
• DEA within 3 months of hire 
• Graduation with a master’s degree, DNP or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing 
• Current BLS and CPR
• Ability to meet minimum standards for hospital credentialing and billing standards as a billable provider
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Knowledge of current trends in nursing.
• Commitment to excellence in patient care and judgement skills to effectively meet the needs of patients.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates accountability and professionalism.
• Adapts to change in a positive, professional and productive manner.
• Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by team members, other professionals, and caretakers
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation.
• Knowledge of performance improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Self-direction and organizational skills to function in an independent role.

Special Requirements

• References reflect an overall meets or exceeds.
• Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, float to other areas and work weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs and be able to reposition patients for examination, plus stand on feet over extended periods.
• This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.

To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at 

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Job ID #12106

The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer