Advanced Practice Provider, Surgery Oncology

About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate:

The Surgical Oncology Nurse Practitioner is a provider working under the supervision of a Surgical Oncologist to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to patients with or at risk for cancer. This role encompasses clinical evaluation, perioperative management, patient education, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.

• Overall responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assists the attending physician in providing a variety of patient care activities including daily inpatient rounds, outpatient follow-up visits, consults, writing orders, and procedural support.

• Collaborate with the surgeon to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, as well as assist with procedures which may include OR first assist.

• Recognizes and evaluates situations which call for immediate attention of the supervising surgeon or attending physician

• Orders therapy treatments, diagnostic laboratory and radiological tests/procedures, and therapeutic diets as necessary

• Assess patient perioperatively, customize perioperative and discharge plans.

• Sees patients in the office for cancer surveillance.

• Obtains and records detailed and accurate medical histories

• Acts as a liaison between nursing staff or other services and physician

• Facilitates referral of patients to health facilities, agencies and community resources

• Completes written documentation in line with policy

Requirements:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Nurse Practitioner (NP)

• Georgia RN license and Georgia Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license

• Minimum 3 years of Nurse Practitioner experience

• Preferred 2 years surgical experience in surgery

• DEA within 2 months of hire

• ACLS

• BLS

• ONS certification (optional)

• AOCNP (optional)

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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