Nurse Practitioner Job at Valley Children's Healthcare, Madera, CA

Y09hM3RWOUxjVUhJcXdNV2srcXZqK0diVnc9PQ==
  • Valley Children's Healthcare
  • Madera, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Valley Children's Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic is one of the leading pediatric cancer facilities on the West Coast, offers specialized services for a wide range of cancer diagnoses. As the sole provider of pediatric oncology services between Los Angeles and the Bay Area, we see approximately 40 outpatient visits daily and bring a wealth of experience and expertise to each patient we treat.

The Cancer and Blood Disorders Center consistently ranks in the top 5 to 8 percent globally in patient enrollments for the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), the world’s largest organization focused on childhood and adolescent cancer research.

The dedicated team conducts a wide range of treatments, from chemotherapy and immune suppressant medication to laser therapy, blood transfusions, bone marrow aspiration and biopsies, lumbar punctures, chemotherapy administration in the cerebrospinal fluid, and radiation.

The outpatient unit houses treatment rooms, an infusion center, and playroom, all designed for family centered care. Among our patients, approximately 45% are diagnosed with leukemia and lymphoma, while the rest include solid tumor, neuro-oncology, histiocytosis, and vascular malformation cases.

Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner is an Advanced Practice Practitioner who is accountable for a "defined" patient population. Functions in the roles of expert practitioner, consultant, educator, patient advocate, care coordinator and researcher within a specialized area of practice. Possesses and exhibits a high degree of knowledge, skill and competence in the provision of health care directly to the patient, family or community, or indirectly through guidance of care by other professional personnel. Provision of patient care is conducted and performed utilizing the medical model within the scope of licensure and in accordance with applicable law, regulations, and in accordance with CHCC policies. Some positions will be responsible for being on call according to a predetermined schedule or as needed, pursuant to hospital needs. Upon acceptance of an offer of employment and prior to providing patient care, candidate must submit Scope of Practice and all information for credentialing, to the Medical Staff office, Hospital Interdisciplinary Professional Practice Council.

Experience:

  • Minimum 1 year of related experience
  • Minimum 5 years increasingly responsible experience which demonstrates professional working knowledge of nursing theory and practice, with competence in physical assessments, different diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology and management of acute and chronic pediatric problems preferred
  • Experience in pediatrics, Oncology and/or clinic setting a plus
  • Bilingual skills desirable

Education/Licenses/Certifications:

  • Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program and Master’s degree in nursing required
  • Active California Registered Nurse licensure (RN)
  • Active California Nurse Practitioner license (NP) – Must successfully complete the credentialing process through the Medical Staff office via CIDP for the appropriate scope of practice, written standardized protocols and furnishing privileges
  • Nurse Practitioner National Certification (NP-C) within months of hire or transfer into position
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer into position

Position Details:

  • Part Time, benefitted position, 48 hours per 2-week pay period

Job Tags

Work at office,

Similar Jobs

Heidelberg Materials

Loader Operator Job at Heidelberg Materials

 ...suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with...  ...mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level. What We Offer ~$21.10 to $29.00 per hour... 

InfoTree

Buyer/Planner HybriD Job at InfoTree

Job Description Job Description You will report directly to our Sr. Manager Procurement Fulfillment, and youll work out of our Minneapolis, MN location on a Hybrid work schedule, with a minimum of 3 days per week in office. In this role, you will impact the successful...

Office Pride

Weekend Cleaner Job at Office Pride

Do you believe in doing what is right? Do you believe companies should promotion from within? Do you believe in exceeding expectations? Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services, one of the nation's top janitorial companies, believes in these values and is interviewing...

Dell

Software Senior Principal Engineer- Distributed Systems Job at Dell

 ...Senior Principal Software Engineer The Software Engineering team delivers next-generation software application enhancements and new products for a changing world. Working at the cutting edge, we design and develop software for platforms, peripherals, applications and... 

JPMorganChase

Executive Director - Commercial & Investment Bank Central Planning and Analysis Team (New York) Job at JPMorganChase

 ...Executive Director Commercial & Investment Bank Central Planning and Analysis Team Join to apply for the Executive Director Commercial & Investment Bank Central Planning and Analysis Team role at JPMorgan Chase: 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants. Get AI...