Inpatient Oncology - Nurse Practitioner

CHOC Children's Specialists, 1201 West La Veta Ave., Orange, California

CHOC Specialists is a private pediatric subspecialty group with 26 pediatric subspecialties. The group practices at Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) which is a premier healthcare system based in Orange County, Calif. CHOC is exclusively committed to the health and well-being of children through clinical expertise, advocacy, outreach and research that brings advanced treatment to pediatric patients.

Inpatient Pediatric Oncology Nurse Practitioner

• Full Time Position
• 100% Inpatient
• Float Position
• Prefer BMT Experience
• 4 x 10’s with Weekends Included
• Procedures Required

Why CHOC Children’s Specialists? Come join an organization that is defining the future of pediatric medicine in clinical care, innovation, research and education. We are seeking an inpatient Nurse Practitioner for our Oncology Division. With demonstrated nursing expertise in pediatric oncology, the Nurse Practitioner will function in an advanced practitioner role as a clinical expert in the management of pediatric oncology patients within a family-centered care environment.

Under the direction of the attending and practicing within developed standardized procedures and process protocols, the Nurse Practitioner will evaluate, diagnose and treat oncology patients in an inpatient setting. Central to the role, the Nurse Practitioner will assist in developing and implementing plans of care for all patients on the oncology floor. The Nurse Practitioner functions in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary oncology team, while also providing consultation and education to patients and their families.

The successful candidate will be a California licensed and certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with at least two years of bedside nursing experience in direct pediatric oncology care. The candidate must demonstrate excellent communication skills. At least one year of clinical pediatric Nurse Practitioner experience is desired, but not mandatory.

CHOC earned the Gold Level CAPE Award from the California Council of Excellence, the only children’s hospital in California to ever earn this distinction, and was awarded Magnet designation, the highest honor bestowed to hospitals for nursing excellence. Recognized for extraordinary commitment to high-quality critical care standards.

Orange County, California is famous for its warm climate, with average temperatures of over 70 degrees throughout the entire year. Orange County boasts unbeatable entertainment, shopping and attractions, with beautiful beaches, mountains and the desert all within short driving distance.

Salary & Full benefits! Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

CHOC Specialists is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, citizenship, national origin, ancestry (including language use restrictions), race, color, religion, religious creed, religious dress or grooming, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military and veteran status.