Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem

Weill Cornell Medical College•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner provides direct patient care and coordination in the specialty area, assessing patients through health histories and physical examinations and initiating or ordering selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures in accordance with clinical protocols. The role includes educating and counseling patients, coordinating with physicians and other health care providers, and helping develop and implement appropriate treatment plans. The position supports the institution’s clinical, educational, and academic mission. Alongside clinical duties, it may include teaching and mentorship through institutional training programs, including the WCM PA Program. The work is in GI Oncology Clinical Admin Operations at the Upper East Side location, with Monday–Friday workdays and 14 weekly hours.

Requirements

Master’s of Science Degree in Nursing.
Approximately 2 or more years of clinical experience as an NP in a physician practice or hospital setting; new graduates with related RN experience may be considered.
NYS Registered Nurse Practitioner (NP) 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 as a team-oriented individual.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience within a related specialty is preferred.
Prior experience or interest in clinical teaching, precepting, or academic program involvement in an advanced practice provider training program is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care on outpatient and/or inpatient services.
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 as appropriate, following accepted standards of care and practice guidelines.
Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as appropriate to department and training.
Document care in patient medical records according to documentation best practices.
Counsel and educate patients and caregivers on disease management, prevention, and health promotion, considering age, education, psychosocial needs, and cultural background.
Coordinate with specialists, attending physicians, residents, nursing staff, and other health care 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 according to patient or practice needs, privileges, legal scope of practice, and departmental protocols.
Potentially teach and mentor through institutional training programs.