Oncology Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Santa Clara, CA
Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Setting: Medical Center
Term: 3-6 months with ability to extend
Shift Schedule: Mon- Fri, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM. No call.
Pay Rate: $135-$140/hr
A medical center in Santa Clara, California is seeking an Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to cover a vacancy. The provider will be working in the infusion center doing blood, IV’s, hydration, med orders, chemo orders and taking phone calls. Staff RNs will perform the infusions. No leukemia patients.
Benefits for Oncology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (PA/NP):
Weekly and Overtime pay
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
401K Retirement Plan (matching)
Full-service credentialing and licensing department
Dedicated corporate travel team with airfare, car rental, and hotel booking
Qualifications of Oncology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (PA/NP):
Active California Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License
Oncology or Hematology Board certification required
Proficiency in EPIC preferred
Duties/Responsibilities of Oncology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (PA/NP):
Provide coverage in the Oncology Infusion Center, assisting with patient care as needed.
Triage and respond to patient calls, addressing concerns, symptoms, and treatment-related questions.
Assess and manage patients in the infusion center, supporting RNs with patient evaluations.
Perform blood draws, IV placements, hydration therapy, and medication/chemotherapy order management.
Coordinate with physicians and oncology teams for patient care decisions and treatment planning.
Handle infusion triaging, in-basket message coverage, and emergency room triaging as needed.
Manage an estimated 10-20 patient interactions daily, primarily via phone, with occasional in-person visits (2-4 per day).
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