Nurse Practitioner - Radiation Oncology

Weill Cornell Medical College•New York, NY

28d•$150,300 - $160,800

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for direct patient care and coordination within the radiation oncology specialty. The role assesses patients through health histories and physical examinations, initiates and orders selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures under appropriate clinical protocols, educates and counsels patients, and works with physicians and other healthcare providers to develop and implement treatment plans. Care may be provided in outpatient and/or inpatient settings. The position supports the institution’s clinical, educational, and academic mission. In addition to clinical duties, it may involve teaching and mentorship through institutional training programs, including the WCM PA Program. The Nurse Practitioner may also participate in performance improvement, educational activities, and research protocol preparation, implementation, and evaluation when applicable.

Requirements

Master of Science degree in Nursing.
Approximately 2 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 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 and contribute to team goals.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner 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 obtaining comprehensive or focused health histories and performing limited or complete physical examinations as appropriate.
Order laboratory tests, imaging, diagnostic testing, and consultations; review and interpret results to develop patient 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, considering age, education, psychosocial needs, and cultural background.
Collaborate with specialists, attending physicians, residents, nursing staff, and other healthcare providers to promote continuity of care and optimize 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 needed to meet patient or practice needs and as required by privileges, legal scope of practice, and departmental protocols.
May teach and mentor through institutional training programs, including the WCM PA Program.