Nurse Practitioner - FNP

Weill Cornell Medical College•New York, NY

105d•$150,300 - $160,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Tumor Nurse Practitioner (FNP) provides comprehensive clinical care for pediatric and adult patients undergoing surgical management of central nervous system tumors and other pathologies. The role provides direct care and coordinates neuro-oncology services, including patient assessments, diagnostic and therapeutic orders, and multidisciplinary treatment planning in collaboration with neurosurgeons, oncologists, and other healthcare providers. The NP educates and counsels patients and families according to department and specialty standards and supports patients throughout the surgical continuum, from preoperative optimization through intraoperative navigation, postoperative recovery, and long-term surveillance. The position emphasizes early identification of neurological changes, management of surgical recovery protocols, and coordination of safe, precise multidisciplinary care. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with 35 weekly hours. The position is based on the Upper East Side in Neurological Surgery.

Requirements

Master of Science degree in Nursing.
Approximately two or more years of clinical experience as an FNP in a physician practice or hospital setting; new graduates with related RN experience may be considered.
NYS Registered Nurse Practitioner license and current NP registration.
NYS Registered Professional Nurse license and current RN registration.
Applicable national board certification, such as ANCC or PNCB.
Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Infection Control Certificate.
Current Narcotics DEA registration certificate.
Demonstrated critical-thinking and analytical skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively as a team-oriented individual.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in a related specialty is preferred.
Prior experience or interest in clinical teaching, precepting, or academic program involvement in an advanced practice provider training program is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in outpatient and/or inpatient settings.
Evaluate new and established patients by obtaining comprehensive or focused health histories and performing appropriate limited or complete physical examinations.
Order laboratory tests, imaging, diagnostic testing, and consultations; review and interpret results to develop care plans.
Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions in accordance with accepted standards of care and practice guidelines.
Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, depending on department and training.
Document care in patient medical records according to documentation best practices.
Counsel and educate patients and care providers on disease management, prevention, and health promotion, considering age, education, psychosocial needs, and cultural background.
Coordinate with specialists, attending physicians, residents, nursing staff, and other healthcare providers to promote continuity of care and optimize outcomes.
Participate in performance-improvement and educational activities as appropriate.
Assist with preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable.
Perform related duties as determined by patient or practice needs and as required by privileges, legal scope of practice, and departmental protocols.
Support patients through preoperative optimization, intraoperative navigation, postoperative recovery, and long-term surveillance, including early identification of neurological changes and coordination of multidisciplinary care.