Clinical Instructor of Medicine (Practitioner) Medical Oncology

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is. The Department of Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California is seeking outstanding applicants to fill a Nurse Practitioner in the Division of Medical Oncology. The Hematology Oncology NP under the direction of a Hematologist Oncologist assists in the care of patients with a variety of hematologic oncologic disorders (malignant and non-malignant). The NP will also assist other personnel to ensure high quality delivery of patient care and services to this patient population. Key Responsibilities: Medically manage patients and dictate clinic notes in the ambulatory clinic. Order medications, diagnostic studies, and therapeutic procedures related to their illnesses and track results timely. Maintain records in Keckcare (Cerner). Conduct routine medical management reviews of these patients with collaborating physician(s). Meet with hospitalized patients for this population as needed. Communicate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care. Collaborate with supervising physician and medical director to develop protocols or redefine the management of this patient population. Monitor compliance of protocols and work with QI department for process improvement regarding the care of the hematologic oncologic patients. Provide education and support to patients and families. Educate hospital staff regarding treatment modalities for these patients when needed. Support and participate in clinical research studies involving patients as appropriate. Act as a liaison between patient(s) and multiple medical/surgical disciplines involved in their care. Communicate plan of care with referring physicians and work to maintain and establish new relationships with them. Work with clinic leadership team regarding program development, marketing, and target populations. Minimum Field of Expertise/Required License and Certification: Possession of current certificate of completion from a Nurse Practitioner program. Current and valid California State RN and Nurse Practitioner licenses. Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. Clinical nursing experience. A fire and safety certification is required. If the applicant does not have this certification upon hire, it must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. JOB LOCATION: Orange County - around Newport Beach, CA THIS IS A PRACTITIONER POSITION. You will not be teaching NP students. The University of Southern California strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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