Nurse Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology (Outpatient)
Adventist Health - Bakersfield, CA
Adventist Health AIS Cancer Center is seeking a compassionate and motivated Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our growing Hematology/Oncology team in Bakersfield, California. This provider will work collaboratively with physicians and clinical staff to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care to oncology and hematology patients in a supportive and mission-driven environment.
Position Highlights
- Full-time opportunity
- Collaborative multidisciplinary oncology team
- Mix of independent patient management and physician collaboration
- Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients throughout their treatment journey
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Supportive leadership and opportunities for professional growth
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage hematology and oncology patients
- Conduct patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and monitor patient progress
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and laboratory results
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, infusion staff, and care coordinators to provide comprehensive care
- Document patient encounters accurately and timely within the EMR system
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain evidence-based practice standard
Benefits:
- Competitive salary range: $180,000-210,000 annually
- Starting Bonus
- Quality Bonus
- CEU allowance
- License, DEA, Board Certifications, Associations Fees allowance
- Student Loan Assistance Program (paid over 5 years)
Qualifications
- Master's degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited program
- Current California Nurse Practitioner license
- Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (FNP, AGNP, or ACNP preferred)
- DEA certification and furnishing license required
- Previous Hematology/Oncology experience preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment
Preferred Skills
- Experience managing chemotherapy side effects and oncology treatment plans
- Knowledge of hematologic disorders and oncology protocols
- Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care
Join Adventist Health AIS Cancer Center and become part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality cancer care to the Bakersfield community. At Adventist Health, our mission is to inspire health, wholeness, and hope by extending the healing ministry of Christ. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, whole-person care that supports the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of every patient we serve.
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA and HI) or the option of COVID-19 vaccine or weekly testing (required in OR), etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
