Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant – Gynecologic Oncology

Day – 10 Hour (United States of America)

Join a dynamic group of 14 advanced practice providers in the Stanford Women’s Cancer Center. This is a full time exempt position working in the Stanford Women’s Cancer Center (SWCC) clinic. The SWCC APP is part of a team that is transforming cancer care while being committed to the quality of the patient experience. SWCC provides comprehensive care to women from the time of diagnosis, to surgery, treatment, and palliative care. The SWCC APPs participate in a multidisciplinary Tumor Board weekly, play an active role in clinical trial recruitment, hold independent clinic sessions, and work side by side with world renowned physicians and surgeons, to provide cutting-edge patient focused treatments. This APP would work independently managing chemotherapy and also actively enrolling patients on clinical trials. We are looking for passionate Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants with oncology expertise and a commitment to quality and patient centered care.

• Employees must abide by all Joint Commission requirements including, but not limited to, sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients’ rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.
• Employees must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.
• C-I-CARE Executes world class practices of service and patient care in support of C-I-CARE standards.
• Uses C-I-CARE templates and the following components for all communication with patients and staff: CONNECT with people by calling them their proper name, or the name they prefer (Mr., Ms., Dr.) INTRODUCE yourself and your role COMMUNICATE what you are going to do, how long it will take, and how it will impact the patient ASK permission before entering a room, examining a patient or undertaking an activity RESPOND to patient’s questions or requests promptly; anticipate patient needs EXIT courteously with an explanation of what will come next.
• A PA may provide only those medical services which he/she is competent to perform, which are consistent with the PA’s education, training and experience, and which are delegated by a supervising physician who is responsible for the patients cared for by that PA. A PA shall consult with a physician regarding any task, procedure or diagnostic problem which the PA determines exceeds his/her level of competence or shall refer such cases to a supervising physician. Scope of Practice 1). Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty. 2). Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients. 3). Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient. 4). Administers medications according to the formulary protocol or upon patient-specific approval from the supervising physician, or transmits orally or in writing on a patient’s record, a prescription from the supervising physician to a person who may furnish such medication. All controlled substances in Schedules II-V inclusive require a patient-specific approval by a supervising physician in advance of transmittal of the order or administration of the medication [see Standardized Procedure: Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol]. 5). Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products. 6). Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services. 7). Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable. 8). Obtains informed consent, as indicated. 9). Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork. 10). As directed by the supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and orders the necessary tests and medications. [see Standardized Procedure: Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol] Medications that are not FDA-approved or are used for a non-FDA- approved indication (off-label use) require a patient-specific order in advance from the supervising physician. 11). After appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in the operating room (OR). Acts as first or second assistant under the supervision of an approved supervising physician. Performs surgical procedures in the personal presence of the supervising physician. 12). Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients. 13). Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds. 14). Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary. 15). Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed. 16). Facilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources. 17). Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures. 18). Participates in quality improvement initiatives. 19). Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling.

• BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN NURSING FROM AN ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY.
• Note: PAs hired prior to July 1, 2012 are not subject to this educational requirement
  • Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. B.

• PA – Physician Assistant State Licensure
• BLS – Basic Life Support
• DEA – Drug Enforcement Administration

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $86.41 – $114.50 per hour