Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Regional Cancer Care Associates•Belleville, NJ

5d•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 a hospital in Belleville, NJ. The role involves rounding on inpatient oncology and hematology patients, with an average daily census of 10–15. Candidates should be comfortable managing complex oncology patients and providing high-quality, compassionate care. The position is per diem, with compensation listed as $70.00–$73.00 per hour in the position details; the salary description lists $70.00–$89.00 per hour. The clinician practices independently within a collaborative care team. Responsibilities include advanced clinical assessment, evidence-based care planning, coordinating multidisciplinary care and patient education, supporting clinical standards and protocols, and serving as a clinical resource. The position requires compliance with organizational competencies and may include other duties assigned by management.

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 as a practicing Nurse Practitioner; experience in the chosen specialty is preferred.
Current RN state licensure and 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 the physical demands of the role, including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and extensive standing and walking.
Corrected vision and hearing within the normal range.

Nice To Haves

AOCNP certification preferred.
Oncology specialty experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide inpatient oncology and hematology rounding coverage one weekend per month.
Manage an average daily census of 10–15 patients, including complex oncology patients.
Use advanced assessment skills and evidence-based research to propose interventions and action plans 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 patients' needs and ability to learn.
Coordinate development of evidence-based practice protocols and standards of care, including interventions and treatments intended to achieve clinical, financial, and patient/family satisfaction outcomes.
Analyze practice variations and recommend evidence-based changes to improve patient outcomes with a multidisciplinary team.
Facilitate, coordinate, or participate in educational programs, including mentoring.
Identify patient and family educational needs and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to develop programs and teaching materials.
Serve as a clinical resource to nursing staff, patients and families, and multidisciplinary team members in evaluating complex patients and identifying 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.
Adapt care to the needs of the patient population, including age, culture, language, hearing, or vision needs, and communicate at an appropriate developmental, educational, and literacy level.
Adhere to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
Perform other duties assigned by management.