Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Regional Cancer Care Associates LLC • Belleville, NJ

5d • $70 - $73 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Oncology Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide inpatient oncology coverage one weekend per month at the hospital in Belleville, NJ. This role is suited to a clinician with strong oncology experience who enjoys independent practice within a collaborative care team. The position provides inpatient oncology and hematology rounding coverage and manages an average daily census of 10–15 patients. Candidates must be comfortable managing complex oncology patients and delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program.
• Typically, at least 3 years of experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner; experience in the chosen specialty is preferred.
• RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in the practicing state.
• Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification.
• Ability to lift at least 5 lbs., push and pull at least 10 lbs., and stand at least 6 hours per day.
• Ability to perform a full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Ability to stand and walk for extensive periods and occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Corrected vision and hearing within the normal range.
• Comfort managing complex oncology patients and delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

Nice To Haves

• AOCNP certification preferred.
• Experience in the chosen specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate clinical expertise and use advanced assessment skills in the specialty area to propose evidence-based interventions and action plans that support positive outcomes for patients and families.
• Prioritize and evaluate patient and family progress toward health outcomes using a multidisciplinary approach.
• Provide culturally appropriate health promotion and disease and injury prevention strategies tailored to age, developmental level, learning needs, readiness, and ability to learn.
• Coordinate the development of evidence-based practice protocols and standards of care, including interventions and treatments to achieve clinical, financial, and patient/family satisfaction outcomes.
• Analyze practice variance patterns and recommend evidence-based changes to improve patient outcomes in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Facilitate, coordinate, or participate in formal and informal educational programs, including mentoring.
• Identify patient and family education needs and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to develop programs and teaching materials.
• Serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff, patients and families, and multidisciplinary team members across the continuum of care to evaluate complex patients and identify appropriate outcomes and interventions.
• Evaluate specialty protocols and standards of care in light of current research findings.
• Use and disseminate relevant research findings through clinical practice, education, or consultation.
• Identify the needs of the patient population and adapt care to individual needs, including age, culture, language, and hearing or visual impairment; communicate at the patient's, parent's, or caregiver's developmental, educational, and literacy level.
• Adhere to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.
• Provide inpatient oncology and hematology rounding coverage one weekend per month and manage an average daily census of 10–15 patients.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level