Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Medical Oncology Float - Manhattan - 10 hr Days

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

2d • $151,531 - $182,031 • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Health is hiring a float Nurse Practitioner in Medical Oncology in Manhattan. The role provides, coordinates, and assures comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process and applicable standards of care. It includes diagnosing illness and physical conditions and performing therapeutic, corrective, and prescriptive measures for designated inpatient or outpatient patients within a collaborative practice agreement with a designated NYU Hospitals Center physician.

The Nurse Practitioner works with attending and consulting physicians, nursing staff, and other disciplines to plan and deliver patient-centered care, support continuity of care, and improve quality, access, and cost-effective outcomes. The role also supports clinical research, evidence-based practice, patient and family education, professional development, and quality and performance improvement.

Requirements

• Current registration as a Professional Nurse in New York.
• Registration as a Nurse Practitioner in New York.
• Master's degree in Nursing.
• Certification by ANCC or another specialty organization certifying Nurse Practitioners in a clinical area of practice, as soon as feasible following graduation from an NP graduate program.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
• Ability to effectively communicate 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 based on selected privileges.
• At least five years of clinical nursing practice caring for the patient population served.
• Ability to apply the nursing process toward specific outcomes in an organized manner while addressing patient and 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 cohesively and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to act as an effective change agent.
• Physical stamina, manual dexterity, and visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities.
• Membership in professional specialty organizations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize care to meet individual patient needs and ensure appropriate clinical resource utilization according to protocols and pathways.
• Monitor the cost effectiveness of the position, including efficiency and service 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 within the area of expertise.
• Use evidence-based health care 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 in the area of practice and promote professional growth and development in clinical and managerial roles.
• Consider the needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in patient care.
• Evaluate treatment and health care plans and modify them according to clinical standards and practice 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, including controlled substances with DEA authorization, in accordance with New York State law.
• Collaborate with attending and consulting physicians and other disciplines to develop and implement an appropriate plan of care that reflects patient and family preferences and promotes quality, access, and cost-effective outcomes.
• Formulate plans of care with the attending physician, patient, and family based on goals of care and expected length of stay.
• Order customary laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies according to practice protocols; distinguish 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.
• Function as a respectful member of the health care team.
• Participate in activities related to professional nursing standards and requirements of relevant outside agencies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and incorporate the organization's Service Standards into responsibilities.
• Facilitate continuity of care across services, including home care, other facilities, and physician appointments.
• Consult with hospital nursing staff about patients' therapeutic regimens.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to ensure timely communication with nursing staff.
• Collaborate with the attending physician to maintain timely and appropriate communication with family members, housestaff, other disciplines, and ancillary services.
• Participate in developing and revising interdisciplinary and nursing standards and patient and family education materials relevant to the area of practice.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, including the attending physician, to develop and implement therapeutic plans for a group of patients and ensure communication with family members.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive-care well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level