Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Locations: Fresno, CA
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: JR1395
Partnering With Physicians To Provide Best In Class Patient Care
Founded in 2002, Integrated Oncology Network is committed to helping our physicians deliver the right care, at the right time and in the right setting. We strongly believe that preserving the independent practice of medicine where patients are cared for closer to home and surrounded by our dedicated clinicians yields better outcomes. By creating a care continuum between our clinicians, patients and their support networks we deliver an unparalleled approach to the patient’s care journey.
Position Summary:
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will deliver direct medical management within scope of license, in collaboration with medical oncologists at California Cancer Associates (cCARE).
Key Responsibilities:
- Performs physical examinations applying the medical model and nursing process to patient care problems. Strives to maintain consistency of quality patient care.
- Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings, consulting with physician advisor when indicated; evaluates diagnoses, and manages certain illnesses and conditions; orders appropriate laboratory studies; identifies appropriate pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic interventions; refers or consults with other physicians.
- Conducts hospital consults & participates in rounding of inpatients if needed.
- Develops and implements patient education activities.
- Builds trusting relationships with patients and referring providers.
- Provides leadership in care coordination and serves as a clinical resource to medical assistants and chemotherapy nurse.
- Enhances professional growth through reviewing current literature, attending educational meetings, and workshops.
Basic Education, Experience and Skills Required for Consideration:
- Master's Degree as Nurse Practitioner
- Interest in oncology
- EMR / computer skills
Required Certification/Licensure:
- Current California Registered Nurse license
- California Nurse Practitioner License
- California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License within 6 months of hire
- DEA within 6 months of hire
- National Nurse Practitioner Board Certification through accrediting body
- Current Basic Life Support
Additional Information:
- Base compensation: commensurate with experience
- Benefits: medical/vision/dental insurance coverage; malpractice coverage; PTO; professional fees/CME allowance; 401K
- Job Status: Full-time, 32 hours a week (negotiable)
- 2+ year commitment preferred
- Mission-driven towards comprehensive patient care, i.e., a desire to develop depth in caring for patient as a whole and setting down roots in the provider community.
- Bilingual skills preferred
- Calm under pressure; problem-solving skills
- Clinical curiosity
- As a condition of employment, staff is required to comply with all state and federal vaccination mandates.
- Salary range is $120,000-$150,000
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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