Job Description
Make a difference every single day!
At Cedars-Sinai, the work you do every day directly affects others' lives. Our passionate and dedicated culture has earned us six Magnet designations for nursing excellence. Join us and experience why U.S. News & World Report recognizes us as one of America's Best Hospitals!
The breast center offers care for individuals who have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, are at high risk for breast cancer, or are breast cancer survivors. Patients have access to skilled surgeons, nurse navigators, genetic counseling, encouraging services, and clinical trials exclusively available at Cedars-Sinai.
What will you be doing:
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for applying the nursing process, supervising clinical practice, conducting research, and providing consultative services, education, leadership, and patient care management. This role involves working with a board-certified physician to provide expert care to Breast Surgical Oncology patients, including those with breast abnormalities and high-risk surveillance. The NP may have an independent clinical practice.
- Responsible to the medical director and the chief nursing officer (CNO) and functions as an integral part of the medical team.
- Apply the Nurse Practitioner Standardized Procedures according to the Board of Registered Nursing California code of regulations, Title 16, Article 8, Section 1480-1485. These procedures are developed collaboratively with the department of Nursing, Hospital Administration, and specialty area, aligning with CSHS goals and promoting an interdisciplinary patient care approach.
- Provides individualized care upholding CSHS philosophies including but not limited to care consistent with Nursing Standards of Care/Practice, the Plan for Provision of Nursing Care, the Plan for Provision of Patient Care, the Performance Improvement Plan, the Patient Education Plan, the Professional Organization Standards, Code of Conduct, and hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Performs all job duties with sensitivity and attention to the age and developmental achievements of the population(s) served, including neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.
- Assess the ability of the specific age group to understand instructions and give consent. Address safety concerns and implement measures for a secure environment. Provide appropriate assessment, intervention, and evaluation, considering the developmental achievements of the patients.
- Manages an independent practice for breast abnormalities, high-risk surveillance, and long-term follow up for cancer patients.
- Builds, develops, and maintains relationships with key collaborators such as Genetic Counselors, Breast Imaging/Breast Radiologists, Breast Surgical Oncologists, and fellow Nurse Practitioners.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner’s program.
- California Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner and Furnishing License.
- DEA License (schedule 2-5).
- National Provider Identifier (NPI).
- Basic Life Support Certification.
- One (1) plus years’ experience as Nurse Practitioner, preferably in Oncology.
- Current oncology specific nursing certification by a nationally accredited certification program and ANCC recognized; or 12 ongoing cancer-related education continuing nursing education hours [Commission on Cancer] during years not oncology certified
Req ID : 6647
Working Title : Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Oncology – Breast Center – Full-time – 8hr days
Department : Surgery - Oncology MS
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Nursing
Job Specialty : Advanced Practice (RN)
Overtime Status : EXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $70.81 - $113.30
Our compensation philosophy
We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Pay Transparency Non Discrimination Provision (PDF) (opens in new window)
Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai
We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve. Quality Care and Research—For All, By All (opens in new window).
Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu) and COVID-19. For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines such as COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy. Cedars-Sinai’s AA Policy Statement (PDF) (opens in new window)
