Nurse Practitioner - Hematology / Oncology CC

Maimonides Medical Center•New York, NY

78d

About The Position

Maimonides Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for its Infusion Hematology/Oncology service. The Nurse Practitioner is a New York State-licensed registered nurse who provides primary health care under written policies approved by nursing and medical administration and delivers patient care in accordance with a Collaborative Practice Agreement. The role is full time, scheduled Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., working four 10-hour shifts. The Nurse Practitioner assesses patients, develops and implements care plans, initiates diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, interprets findings, and adjusts care—including medication regimens and blood orders—in accordance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement and designated protocols. The role also involves patient and family education, documentation, consultation and referral, and collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team. The Nurse Practitioner contributes to professional nursing practice, research, peer review, and departmental and interdisciplinary committees, while maintaining established quality, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program.
Current New York State Nurse Practitioner license and registration.
Valid DEA number.
ANCC or AANP certification.
Experience managing complex patients as a Nurse Practitioner.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills focused on patient-centered care.
Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy/Biotherapy certification.
1–2 years of outpatient clinical oncology or chemotherapy patient-management experience.
Proficiency in ordering chemotherapeutic and immunotherapeutic regimens.
Expertise in infusion protocols.
Proficiency with EMR, office applications, and Microsoft Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Skill in managing complex oncology patient cases.
Ability to provide comprehensive education and support to oncology patients and families.
Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) certification.

Responsibilities

Provide age-appropriate patient care and interventions, including assessments and treatment plans.
Develop, implement, and periodically review a Collaborative Practice Agreement for the clinical area.
Assess patients’ health status through comprehensive health histories and physical examinations.
Initiate therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, consultations, and laboratory examinations.
Interpret findings and modify the plan of care, including prescribing or changing medication regimens and ordering blood according to the Collaborative Practice Agreement and designated protocols.
Teach and counsel patients in health promotion, maintenance, and disease prevention.
Document findings and the plan of care in patients’ medical records.
Consult with physicians as established in the Collaborative Practice Agreement.
Initiate referrals to specialty services and foster continuity of care.
Initiate hospital admission and discharge after consultation with a physician.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote optimal patient outcomes.
Demonstrate accountability for nursing practice, advocate for patients, and support patient rights.
Serve as a resource to nurses and other health team members and participate in peer review.
Participate in approved medical and nursing research studies.
Help define, maintain, and interpret nursing practice standards and contribute to a positive image of professional nursing.
Participate in departmental and interdisciplinary committees that influence or determine policies affecting nursing practice.
Perform duties in accordance with the agreement between the Nurse Practitioner and collaborating physician, with the required endorsements.
Maintain departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
Keep professional knowledge current through self-directed learning and educational programs.
Perform other related duties as required.