Summary
Jess Oja is a Family Nurse Practitioner who has been caring for surgical patients in Northern Nevada for over five years. Prior to attending graduate school, she worked in various acute and critical care settings and has been working in nursing for over 15 years. In her current role, she assists several colorectal and general surgeons in the operating room, provides with inpatient care, as well as outpatient and postoperative recovery. Her clinical passions include broadening access to safe surgical care in under-resourced locations and colorectal cancer screening and prevention.
Specialties & Expertise
- Colorectal Surgery
Practice Setting
- Inpatient and Outpatient
Orvis School of Nursing Faculty Track
- Clinician-Educator Pathway
Education
- BAN 2010, Luther College, Decorah, IA
- MSN 2021, University of Nevada, Reno
Professional certifications
- ANCC