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Stanford Health Care

Coordinated cancer, neuroscience, cardiovascular care

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Advanced Practice ProvidersUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeEmeryville, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least one year of experience working autonomously in Hematology/Oncology managing oncology patients with acute medical diagnoses and complications from their treatment or cancer.
  • A bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college or university is required, except for PAs hired before July 1, 2012.
  • Graduate from a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.
  • Hold Physician Assistant state licensure.
  • Hold Basic Life Support certification.
  • Hold Drug Enforcement Administration registration.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and treat patients with acute and chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to the specialty.
  • Obtain complete histories and perform pertinent physical examinations, assessing normal and abnormal findings for new and returning patients.
  • Perform or request and evaluate diagnostic studies as indicated by patient evaluation.
  • Administer medications according to formulary protocol or patient-specific approval from the supervising physician, or transmit a supervising physician's prescription to an authorized person. Obtain advance patient-specific approval from a supervising physician for Schedule II–V controlled substances.
  • Order and collect specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures, and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.
  • Order physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations, and nursing services.
  • Perform designated procedures after demonstrating competency and follow written standardized procedures where applicable.
  • Obtain informed consent as indicated.
  • Initiate arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and complete the appropriate paperwork.
  • As directed by the supervising physician, enroll patients in Investigational Review Board-approved studies and order necessary tests and medications. Obtain an advance patient-specific order from the supervising physician for medications that are not FDA-approved or are used off-label.
  • After appropriate training, assist the supervising physician in the operating room.
  • Act as a first or second assistant under the supervision of an approved supervising physician.
  • Perform surgical procedures in the personal presence of the supervising physician.
  • Recognize and consider age-specific patient needs.
  • Communicate and interact with patients, families, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds.
  • Recognize situations requiring immediate physician attention and initiate life-saving procedures when necessary.
  • Facilitate coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed.
  • Facilitate collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources.
  • Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and clinical policies and procedures.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
  • Provide and coordinate patient teaching and counseling.
  • Support the launch of an outpatient program providing same-day care for oncology patients with urgent needs, including assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute oncology-related concerns.
  • Provide clinical coverage in the Infusion Area for acute issues and participate in building-wide emergency response efforts.

Desired Qualifications

  • Hold Basic Life Support certification.
  • Have proficiency in and understanding of cancer diagnoses and treatment options.
  • Complete the APSHO Cancer Therapy Prescribing Course.
  • Have proficiency in the EPIC electronic health record.
  • Have prior procedure proficiency, such as bone marrow biopsy, paracentesis, lumbar puncture, drain management, wound care, or CORTRAK nasogastric tube insertion.

About the Company

Stanford Health Care

Coordinated cancer, neuroscience, cardiovascular care

Stanford Health Care operates a network of hospitals and care facilities in the Bay Area, delivering a wide range of medical services including cancer care, neurosciences, cardiovascular medicine, surgery, organ transplant, medical specialties, and primary care. Its care model combines expert clinical teams with researchers, translating medical discoveries into real patient treatments and improving how care is delivered. Unlike some providers, Stanford Health Care emphasizes a close link with Stanford University to foster multidisciplinary collaboration and apply the latest scientific knowledge to patient care. The organization aims to help people heal through science and compassion, advancing health outcomes by integrating research, innovation, and high-quality clinical practice for patients one at a time.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Palo Alto, CA
Founded
2012

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