Nurse Practitioner - Lymphoma
About The Position
The Nurse Practitioner provides direct patient care and coordinates care within the specialty area. The role assesses patients through health histories and physical examinations; initiates and orders selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures under applicable clinical protocols; educates and counsels patients; and collaborates with physicians and other healthcare providers to develop and implement treatment plans. The position supports the institution’s clinical, educational, and academic mission. Alongside clinical duties, it may include teaching and mentorship through institutional training programs, including the WCM PA Program. The role provides outpatient and/or inpatient care and may perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures depending on department and training. The schedule is Monday through Friday, four days per week after orientation is completed.
Requirements
- Master of Science degree in Nursing.
- Approximately two or more years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner 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.
- Prior experience or interest in clinical teaching, precepting, or academic program involvement in an advanced practice provider training program.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on an outpatient and/or inpatient service.
- Evaluate new and established patients by taking comprehensive or focused health histories and performing appropriate 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 as appropriate to department and training.
- Document care in patients’ medical records in accordance with documentation best practices.
- Counsel and educate patients and care providers on disease management, prevention, and health promotion, taking account of age, education, psychosocial needs, and cultural background.
- Collaborate with specialists, attending physicians, residents, nursing staff, and other healthcare providers to support continuity of care and patient outcomes.
- Participate in performance improvement and educational activities as appropriate.
- Assist with preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable.
- Perform other related duties as required by patient or practice needs and the role’s delineation of privileges, legal scope of practice, and departmental protocols.
- Support teaching and mentorship through institutional training programs when applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
