ADMINISTRATIVE NURSE III – UCLA – Los Angeles, CA

Under the supervision of the Director of the UCLA Center for Cancer Prevention and Control Research (CPCR), provide clinical care for adult survivors of both adult-onset and pediatric-onset cancers in the outpatient setting as part of the UCLA Survivorship Center of Excellence as well as performing research protocols for men and women on clinical studies managed in the Center for Cancer Prevention and Control Research. The position is a combination of clinical (direct care) and administrative responsibilities. In the Survivorship Center, the ANIII is the first contact for cancer survivor patients, performing initial phone intakes and collaborating with administrative staff to gather patient treatment records to create an accurate and thorough Cancer Treatment Summary, which is presented to the Medical Directors prior to the patient visit. During the survivorship visit, the ANIII documents a complete medical history, performs physical examinations, counsels patients on survivorship care, health promotion and wellness. Following the visit, in collaboration with the Medical Directors, the ANIII documents the patient's Survivorship Care Plan in the UCLA Care Connect System. The ANIII is also responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with providers in other specialties including but not limited to internal medicine, cardiology, gynecology, physical medicine, pain management and gastroenterology to ensure referrals for survivors to providers who understand cancer survivorship issues. As appropriate, the ANIII also orders tests as directed by the Medical Directors and is responsible for obtaining insurance authorizations using current ICD and CPT codes. The ANIII stays current on medical literature and clinical guidelines in the fields of oncology, women's health, preventative care and cancer survivorship. The ANIII must have expert knowledge of the late effects of pediatric cancer treatment and the Children's Oncology Group Long Term Follow Up Guidelines. To increase provider and patient knowledge of cancer survivorship issues, the ANIII participates in lectures and conferences, both on a national and local level. In research, the ANIII follows study protocol of both international cooperative group and investigator-initiated clinical trials to provide clinical examinations, phlebotomy services, study medications. The ANIII collaborates with the PI and the Senior Research Associate to document study outcomes using Common Toxicity Criteria (CTC).

Percentage of Time:

1.00

Shift Start:

8:00 am

Shift End:

5:00 pm

Qualifications for Position

22

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Qualifications

Required/Preferred

A current CA Registered Nurse license

Required

Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner Licensure

National Certification

Required

Master's Degree or Higher Degree in Nursing

Required

Primary Care/ Oncology Experience

Required

Skill in performing phlebotomy, taking medical histories, and doing physical exam, including breast exams and digital rectal exams.

Required

Expert knowledge of the late effects of pediatric cancer treatment and the Children's Oncology Group Long Term Follow Up Guidelines.

Required

Knowledge of cancer survivorship issues, including but not limited to long term and late effects including cognitive changes after cancer treatment, cardiovascular late effects.

Required

Ability to interact effectively with research staff, medical staff and patients.

Required

Knowledge of current literature, journals and clinical guidelines related to cancer survivorship.

Required

Ability to take direction from physicians and other personnel effectively.

Required

Excellent interpersonal skills necessary for maintaining high levels of clinical care,

integrity and credibility with medical staff and patients. Ability to interact effectively with the faculty, staff, and subjects.

Required

Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply clinical and research protocols.

Required

Organizational skills to effectively prioritize work load.

Required

Demonstrated ability to write and develop new materials for patients and research projects.

Required

Demonstrated analytical skills to recognize issues/situations that require action, define problems by performing research and fact finding, present alternatives in an analytical and logical format, and formulate and recommend solutions.

Required

Ability to effectively use computer information technology, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook/Eudora, and web-based databases.

Required

Knowledge of and ability to interpret neuropsychological test results.

Required

Detailed knowledge and application of Children's Oncology Group Long Term Follow Up Guidelines for adult survivors of pediatric cancers.

Required

Able to write manuscripts at an advanced level and submit to professional journals.

Required

Detailed knowledge of Common Toxicity Criteria (CTC) for clinical trials.

Required

Established relationships with leaders in the Cancer Survivorship Community for collaboration and consultation.

Required

Ability to shift priorities, be flexible and adaptable to changes.

Required

Additional Posting Information

Bargaining Unit:

99-Policy Covered

Application Deadline:

01-23-2014

External Posting Date:

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