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Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Setting: Medical Center
Term: ASAP – 3-6 Months with options to extend
Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm, 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 Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant:
- Weekly 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
- Up to $1,000 Referral Bonus
Qualifications of Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant:
- Active California Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License
- Oncology or Hematology Board certification required
- Proficiency in EPIC preferred
Duties/Responsibilities of Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant:
- 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).
Astrya Global Medical Staffing is a California-based medical staffing agency certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $135.00 – $140.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Oncology
Ability to Relocate:
- Santa Clara, CA 95051: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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