NP or PA APC Pediatric Hematology/Oncology PRN

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Diagnose and manage acute and chronic hematologic and oncologic diseases. Services include obtaining pertinent history, performing examinations and procedures, ordering and interpreting appropriate laboratory tests and prescribing appropriate medications and treatment. Management of acutely ill hospitalized patients and follow up of patients in outpatient clinic/infusion center. Manage acute and chronic diseases of the pediatric hematology/oncology population. Order, conduct and interpret appropriate diagnostic x-ray and lab tests. Prescribe treatments medications and nonpharmacologic therapies. Involved in teaching and counseling individuals, families, nursing colleagues, and groups. Work autonomously as well as collaborate with other health care providers as needed. Serve as health care resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate. In patient care for pediatric hematology and oncology patients, provide outpatient clinic follow up and assist as needed with procedures/follow up in the infusion center. Provide sedation service for pediatric hematology/oncology patients requiring procedures and diagnostics. Coordinates and evaluates diverse educational offerings. Contributes to ongoing education and professional development of nursing staff in the area of specialization. Evaluates standards of patient care and professional practice with special attention to cost effectiveness, comfort, safety, age and disease specific implications and cultural diversity. Collaborates with various shared governance councils and unit staff to facilitate systematic solutions to patient care issues. Directs and participates in research and quality activities with staff and colleagues. Night call, weekend, and holiday coverage. Performs other functions as required.

Requirements

• Masters Degree
• NM NP License

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic hematologic and oncologic diseases.
• Obtain pertinent history, perform examinations and procedures.
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory tests.
• Prescribe appropriate medications and treatment.
• Manage acutely ill hospitalized patients and follow up of patients in outpatient clinic/infusion center.
• Order, conduct and interpret appropriate diagnostic x-ray and lab tests.
• Prescribe treatments medications and nonpharmacologic therapies.
• Teach and counsel individuals, families, nursing colleagues, and groups.
• Work autonomously as well as collaborate with other health care providers as needed.
• Serve as health care resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate.
• Provide outpatient clinic follow up and assist as needed with procedures/follow up in the infusion center.
• Provide sedation service for pediatric hematology/oncology patients requiring procedures and diagnostics.
• Coordinate and evaluate diverse educational offerings.
• Contribute to ongoing education and professional development of nursing staff in the area of specialization.
• Evaluate standards of patient care and professional practice with special attention to cost effectiveness, comfort, safety, age and disease specific implications and cultural diversity.
• Collaborate with various shared governance councils and unit staff to facilitate systematic solutions to patient care issues.
• Direct and participate in research and quality activities with staff and colleagues.
• Provide night call, weekend, and holiday coverage.

Benefits

• Robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more!
• Robust, day one effective benefits plan consisting of medical, dental, vision and more.
• Exceptional retirement plans - 403b retirement savings program with both matching programs and employer contributions.
• Strongline silent alarm badge to help you be - and feel -- safer at work.
• The RESET program is a multi-day immersive retreat designed for clinicians, fostering personal and professional growth. Through interactive sessions, self-reflection, and peer support, participants gain insights, tools, and practices to enhance well-being, resilience, and intentional living.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees