Adventist Health St. Helena is looking for an Advanced Practice Genetics Nurse Practitioner who will be responsible for providing cancer risk assessment and cancer genetic services to patients referred to the AHEAD program. Services include: cancer risk consultation, genetic risk evaluation, cancer genetic counseling, facilitation of genetic/genomic testing, determination of management recommendations, communication with referring physician(s) and assistance with enrollment in research studies, registries and clinical trials. The APNG will work with Medical Directors of the AHEAD program to define the scope of practice and the process, implementation and evaluation of services.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Master's Degree in Nursing-required

Licensing: Active status, California Board of Registered Nursing-required

Certification/Credentialing:

Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified, California Board of Registered Nursing-required

Credentialing as Advanced Practice Nurse in Genetics (APNG)-required

Experience:
• Minimum of three years in cancer risk assessment, cancer genetics/genomics
• Provision of cancer risk services according to scope and standards of genetics clinical nursing practice
• Extensive experience with cancer risk assessment models
• Strong oncology and cancer prevention background
• Incorporation of recent literature and research into clinical practice
• Utilization of automated risk assessment software

Special Skills:

• Confident in teaching
• Recognizes hereditary cancer susceptibility syndromes
• Ability to collaborate with healthcare team professionals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Creative and self-motivated
• Ability to work independently
• Understanding of insurance and billing systems
• Proficiency in word processing, literature search and pedigree construction

Responsibilities:
• Evaluates, educates and counsels patients and families at risk of hereditary cancer predisposition
• Utilizes appropriate models for calculating an individualized cancer risk assessment including prior probability of an inherited genetic mutation
• Ensures systematic collection of risk factors, detailed family history and 3-4 generation pedigree construction
• Retrieves and reviews selected medical records
• Assesses appropriateness of germline and somatic genetic testing including polygenic risk. Assesses need for other tests or examinations as needed

• Obtains informed consent discussion prior to genetic/genomic testing
• Facilitates germline and somatic testing as appropriate; counsels patients following test result(s).
• Utilizing expert society guidelines, develops individualized management plan in collaboration with patient
• Educates patient as to the importance of cascade testing
• Generates consultation and follow-up notes
• Works with Medical Director(s) to establish protocols for referral and follow-up care

About the Hospital

Adventist Health St. Helena (AHSH) is a premier destination facility and the longest continually operating Seventh-day Adventist hospital, offering innovative wellness programs and other quality health care services in the Napa Valley region. AHSH includes 151 licensed hospital beds, 61 psychiatric beds at the Center for Behavioral Health in Vallejo and 14 rooms for residential wellness programs. Services include addiction treatment and behavioral health, regional Heart and Vascular Center, home care, maternity, occupational medicine, orthopedics, outpatient cancer center, sleep disorders center, surgery, 12 outpatient clinics and specialist offices and the St. Helena Center for Health.

Community Overview

Adventist Health St. Helena is unique in many ways, and the location is no exception. Situated just outside the beautiful town of St. Helena, the hospital is surrounded by rolling hills and vineyards. Breathtaking views can be seen in every direction, giving patients and employees a one-of-a-kind perspective of this beautiful part of Northern California.

The Napa Valley is famous not only for its beautiful vineyards and a mild climate, but also for its amenities and activities. Nearby towns vary in size and culture, and all offer a hometown atmosphere, community resources, great schools and a variety of neighborhoods to suit both single people and families. Nature lovers enjoy biking, kayaking and hiking the surrounding hillside trails. Others enjoy the arts, the romantic history and the creative spirit embraced by the local residents. The Pacific Ocean, just 65 miles away or one and a half hours by car, provides stunning views along with coastal activities. San Francisco, just one and a half hours away by car, gives new meaning to the term "day trip." In fact, the City-by-the-Bay consistently ranks as the country's number one tourist destination. From award-winning local restaurants to world famous museums, sporting events and cultural centers, the choices are endless.

Employed Model: Adventist Health Medical Group

Wage Scale: $148,000-156,667 *please note that this does not include bonuses such as starting bonus, metric bonus, and other qualifying bonuses*

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*Total compensation may vary based on additional services, including call coverage, administrative services, performance bonus, etc. Compensation may also vary based on productivity after initial guarantee period