Nurse Practitioner

About the Role

cCARE (California Cancer Associates for Research & Excellence), a member of the Navista alliance under Cardinal Health, is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team. As part of Navista, cCARE remains independent while leveraging support to deliver high-quality, patient-centered cancer care across central and southern California. Our integrated approach includes medical oncology, radiation oncology, and surgical oncology, supported by a large infusion center and advanced imaging department. We foster a collaborative environment focused on patient well-being and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical examinations, applying the medical model and nursing process to patient care problems.
• Maintains consistency of quality patient care, discriminating between normal and abnormal findings, and consulting with physician advisors when needed.
• Evaluates diagnoses, manages illnesses and conditions, orders laboratory studies, and identifies appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Conducts hospital consults and participates in rounding of inpatients as 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 nurses.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Master's Degree in Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Studies.
• Urology and/or Critical Care experience (3+ years preferred).
• Current California Registered Nurse license.
• California Nurse Practitioner License.
• California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License (within 6 months of hire).
• DEA certification (within 6 months of hire).
• National Nurse Practitioner Board Certification through an accrediting body.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• EMR and computer skills.
• 2+ year commitment preferred.
• Mission-driven towards comprehensive patient care.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving skills.
• Clinical curiosity.

Pay

Anticipated salary range of $150,000 - $170,000 per year. The salary range is determined by factors including relevant education, experience, skills, and internal pay equity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off plan.
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• 401k.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Work-Life resources.
• Paid parental leave.
• Healthy lifestyle programs.

As a condition of employment, staff must comply with all state and federal vaccination mandates.