Ambulatory Hematology Nurse Practitioner 2 (NURSE PRACT 2)

About the Role

To provide independent advanced level nurse practitioner clinical expertise to patients and their families on an ongoing basis. This includes the management of chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical and specialty protocols (e.g., chemotherapy) as defined by standardized procedures or independently based on licensure. This may include non-invasive or invasive procedures, surgical procedures, including operative first assist per approved standardized procedures. Patient management decisions are independent where appropriate after assessment of the patient and interdependent with consultation with an attending or other member of the team.

NPs are expected to act as an expert resource person for health care providers including nurses, residents, and other ancillary staff. Provides patient care in a team-based care environment 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 and accountability for own practices as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.

Responsibilities

• 90% Clinical Practice:
  • Outpatient care of pre- and post-stem cell transplant patients, patients undergoing CAR T-cell therapy, and patients with hematological malignancies.
  • Compliance with FACT standards in the management of bone marrow or peripheral stem cell transplant patients.
  • Provide pre- and post-chemotherapy education and stress support intervention.
  • Utilize and evaluate teaching strategies to meet individual learning needs of patients and families.
  • Maintain training and competency to ensure compliance with FACT standards in the management of autologous and allogeneic transplant patients.
• 10% Other Professional Activity.

Occasional overtime may be required. Program needs require working on holidays, weekends, and evening coverage. May require coverage of additional services based on division needs.

Requirements

• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction.
• California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License.
• California Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) without restriction.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate within 3 months of hire.
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR.
• National NP board certification in aligned specialty with the practice area.
• ACLS within 3 months of hire.
• CITI Certification within 3 months of hire.
• Graduation with a master’s degree, DNP, or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Three (3) years or greater of recent clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Malignant Hematology, Stem Cell Transplant, or Bone Marrow Transplant.
• Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by team members, other professionals, and caretakers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Judgment skills to effectively meet the needs of patients.
• Self-direction and organizational skills to function in an independent role.
• Ability to meet minimum standards for hospital credentialing and billing standards as a billable provider.

Benefits

• High-quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs.
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans.
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity.
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance, and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees.
• Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources.
• Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee’s lives.
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services.
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually.
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees.
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees.

Pay

Hourly rate: $92.07 - $121.51

Schedule

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday

This position is 100% on-site.

Physical Demands

• Standing: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).
• Walking: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).
• Sitting: Frequent (3 to 6 hours).
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 lbs: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequent (3 to 6 hours).
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Bending/Stooping: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).
• Squatting/Kneeling: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Twisting: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Reaching overhead: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Frequent (3 to 6 hours).

Environmental Demands

• Loud noise levels: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations: Occasional (up to 3 hours).

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).
• Complex problem solving/reasoning: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).
• Ability to organize & prioritize: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).
• Communication skills: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).
• Numerical skills: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).
• Constant Interaction: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).
• Customer/Patient Contact: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) are strictly prohibited on any UC Davis-owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.