Per Diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Medical Oncology - Manhattan - 10hr Days
NYU Langone Health•New York, NY
About The Position
NYU Langone Health is hiring a per diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Medical Oncology in Manhattan. The successful candidate provides, coordinates, and assures comprehensive care; diagnoses illness and physical conditions; and performs therapeutic, corrective, and prescriptive measures for a designated inpatient or outpatient population under a collaborative practice agreement with a specific NYU Hospitals Center physician. The position collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, and other disciplines to develop and carry out plans of care, promote quality and cost-effective outcomes, support continuity of care, and contribute to education, research, and quality improvement. The listed salary is $93.00 per hour; actual compensation may depend on experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.
Requirements
- Current New York registration as a Professional Nurse and registration as a Nurse Practitioner.
- Master's degree in Nursing.
- Certification by ANCC or another specialty organization certifying Nurse Practitioners in a clinical practice area, required as soon as feasible following graduation from an NP graduate program.
- Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
- Required licenses and certification: New York State Registered Nurse license, New York State Nurse Practitioner registration, and Basic Life Support certification.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Life Support certification (ACLS or PALS) through the American Heart Association, or Neonatal Resuscitation certification (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics, may be required depending on selected privileges.
- At least five years of clinical nursing practice caring for the patient population served, with ability to apply the nursing process in an organized manner toward specific outcomes and patient/family safety and satisfaction.
- Previous experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, creative problem-solving ability, critical thinking, and leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate group processes and work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to act as an effective change agent.
- Physical stamina, manual dexterity, and visual and aural acuity to perform the responsibilities.
- Membership in professional specialty organizations.
Responsibilities
- Plan and organize care to meet individual patient needs and ensure appropriate clinical resource utilization under protocols and pathways.
- Monitor the position's cost effectiveness, including service efficiency and performance indicators.
- Assist with the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable.
- Collaborate with nursing and other disciplines to develop and implement clinical studies in the area of expertise.
- Use evidence-based literature to advise and support appropriate practice changes.
- Participate in developing and monitoring patient outcomes for quality and performance improvement.
- Serve as a clinical expert and educational resource for peers and other health professionals.
- Maintain current expertise and promote professional growth and development.
- Consider the needs and behaviors of patient age and cultural groups in all care.
- Evaluate treatment and health care plans and modify them according to clinical standards and protocols.
- Practice as a member of the allied health staff in accordance with Medical Staff rules, regulations, bylaws, and delineated privileges.
- Prescribe medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services according to practice protocol.
- Prescribe inpatient and discharge medications in accordance with New York State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization.
- Collaborate with attending and consulting physicians and other disciplines to develop and implement an appropriate plan of care that respects patient and family preferences and supports quality, access, and cost-effective outcomes.
- Formulate the plan of care with the attending physician, patient, and family, based on expected goals and length of stay.
- Order customary laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies; interpret normal and abnormal findings; and follow protocols for abnormal results, including referrals when appropriate.
- Perform complete health histories, physical examinations, and psychosocial assessments for patients in the designated practice or clinical unit.
- Participate in activities related to professional nursing standards and regulations of relevant external agencies.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and incorporate the organization's Service Standards into work.
- Facilitate continuity of care across services, including home care, other facilities, and physician appointments.
- Consult with nursing staff responsible for patients in the hospital about therapeutic regimens.
- Collaborate with nursing leadership to ensure timely communication with nursing staff.
- Collaborate with the attending physician to maintain timely, appropriate communication with family members, housestaff, other disciplines, and ancillary services.
- Participate in developing and revising interdisciplinary and nursing standards and relevant patient and family education materials.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, including the attending physician, to develop and implement therapeutic plans of care for a group of patients and ensure communication with family members.
- Function respectfully as a member of the health care team.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
- Financial security benefits.
- Time-off program.
- Employee resource groups for peer support.
- Employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
