Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Join our Oncology Team in Downtown & East Los Angeles! The Oncology Institute (TOI) is searching for a compassionate and highly skilled Nurse Practitioner to provide top-tier care to oncology patients in our community.

Job Description

• Performs physical examinations and treats common complications of cancer treatment, counsels patients and families, and monitors patient progress.
• Works in collaboration with other health care team members, consulting and referring as appropriate, but retains responsibility for ongoing clinical management of the patient.
• Conducts in-depth interviews with patients and/or family, constructs comprehensive medical histories, performs initial and periodic physical examinations, and explores patient's interpretation of health needs. Identifies and treats patients' diseases.
• Directly performs or orders appropriate diagnostic studies and interprets finished results.
• Develops and implements long and short-range treatment plans.
• Performs procedures such as bone marrow biopsy.
• Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding preventive care, medical problems, psychological problems, and use of prescribed treatments and drugs.
• Writes orders to increase, decrease or change medication, subject to checking and countersigning by physician.
• Inpatient visits to assist with consults and call.

Benefits

• Cutting-edge care: We're at the forefront of oncology treatment, offering the latest therapies and access to Clinical Trials.
• Collaborative environment: Work alongside renowned oncologists, nurses, and healthcare professionals who share your passion for excellence.
• Career advancement: Grow your career in a supportive and challenging environment with opportunities for professional development.
• Benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, and CME allowance.

Requirements

• Master's degree in nursing, required.
• Possession of current certificate of completion from a Nurse Practitioner program, required.
• Current and unrestricted license to practice in California, required.
• Oncology experience preferred.
• Spanish speaking preferred.