Surgical Oncology Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary and Responsibilities About Dignity Health Medical Group - Stockton: Our multispecialty group, Dignity Health Medical Group - Stockton, a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, is seeking a full-time Surgical Nurse Practitioner to join a collaborative surgical practice with a primary focus on breast cancer care. This role offers a balanced blend of clinic-based care and operating room participation, ideal for APPs who value continuity of care, collaboration, and sustainable work-life balance.

Practice Highlights: Work primarily with our Surgical Oncologist, with occasional collaboration with a General Surgeon

Primary focus on breast cancer patients, supporting care from consultation through recovery

Outpatient-based practice with meaningful operating room participation

Collaborative, physician-led environment that values APP autonomy and partnership

Embedded within a multispecialty surgical specialty care clinic, fostering strong interdisciplinary collaboration

Opportunity Highlights: Balanced role: approximately 80% clinic / 20% operating room

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

No inpatient responsibilities and no call

Perform: Initial patient consultations

Follow-up visits and ongoing care management

Post-operative care

Patient education and emotional support

Opportunity to develop deep expertise in breast surgical oncology while maintaining work-life balance

Mission-driven culture focused on compassionate, longitudinal patient care

Competitive Compensation and Benefits package includes: Base salary: $145,000 - $165,000 annually, plus bonus incentives

Generous sign-on bonus and relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans

CME allowance

Job Requirements Licensed Nurse Practitioner

Graduate of an accredited NP program with active national certification

Minimum of 9 months post-training surgical experience preferred

Active, unrestricted California license (or ability to obtain)

Interest in oncology and longitudinal patient care

Where You'll Work Dignity Health Medical Group - Stockton, part of CommonSpirit Health, is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care every day. Our providers work collaboratively across multispecialty practices to deliver coordinated, whole-person care to the communities we serve. We prioritize listening to our patients, helping them understand their health needs, and supporting informed decision-making. As a multispecialty group affiliated with St. Joseph's Medical Center, a 360-bed regional medical center, we offer a strong clinical environment supported by advanced services, specialty care, and a shared commitment to patient-centered care. Our team includes experienced clinicians and those earlier in their careers, all united by a common mission to improve the health of our community.

Dignity

Health is a member of CommonSpirit®, one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people. #HEC Why Stockton, CA?: Known for its San Joaquin Delta waterways, featuring boating, kayaking, fishing, and marina access, Stockton offers a lifestyle that blends outdoor recreation with Central Valley affordability. The area is also minutes away from Lodi wine country and benefits from a central Northern California location. Stockton is approximately 60-90 minutes from the Bay Area, with convenient access to San Francisco, the East Bay, and major airports, making weekend trips, dining, and cultural events easily accessible. Residents also enjoy proximity to Sacramento, regional farms and vineyards, and outdoor destinations such as the Sierra foothills, Yosemite, and Lake Tahoe. With more attainable housing, family-friendly communities, and year-round access to recreation, Stockton provides a balanced California lifestyle - offering connection to the state's most popular destinations without the congestion or cost of coastal living. A sneak peak to learn more about us HERE and also HERE.

Pay Range $145,000 - $165,000 /year

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