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University of California San Francisco

Oncology Nurse Practitioner

University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Join UCSF Health - Launch a New Cancer Program in Berkeley!

Are you a passionate

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

ready to make an impact in oncology care? UCSF Cancer Services is expanding its

outpatient medical oncology, surgical oncology, and infusion services

at the new Berkeley Outpatient Center.

This is a

unique opportunity to:

Be part of a

small, collaborative team

launching a new regional cancer center

Provide

direct outpatient care

and support

infusion services

Help shape workflows, protocols, and the

future of outpatient oncology care

Work in a

mission-driven, academic medical center

recognized for clinical excellence

Bring your expertise and compassion to

help launch innovative, patient-centered cancer care

in Berkeley.

Position Overview The Nurse Practitioner will provide

direct outpatient oncology care

and

clinical support for infusion patients and nursing teams . Working closely with UCSF physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and support staff, the NP will manage patient care across the cancer care continuum in an ambulatory setting.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct patient assessments, follow-ups, and symptom management

Implement and manage oncology treatment protocols (e.g., chemotherapy)

Support infusion services before, during, and after treatments

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care

Provide patient education and ensure high-quality standards

Scope of Practice Under the supervision of the

UCSF Department of Surgery and Department of Medicine , and guided by

UCSF Medical Center bylaws, nursing policies, and medical staff policies , the NP may perform delegated functions within their approved scope of practice, including:

Management of chronic stable medical conditions

Evaluation and management of acute or urgent care issues

Implementation of specialty oncology protocols (e.g., chemotherapy)

Medical and surgical procedures approved for outpatient settings

The NP is responsible for maintaining

high-quality standards of care

for a specified patient population and demonstrating self-direction and accountability in developing this role.

Credentialing and Compliance All

Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)

at UCSF Health must be credentialed through the Medical Staff Services Office (MSSO) before beginning clinical work. This applies to both adult and pediatric APPs in inpatient and outpatient settings across all UCSF Health sites (Parnassus, Mount Zion, Berkeley, and satellite clinics).

Credentialing and standardized procedure approval typically takes

30-60 days

and must be completed prior to the first working day. This ensures the NP is fully approved to practice and perform delegated procedures within UCSF Health policies.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $100.48 - $130.31 (Hourly Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

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