Advanced Practice Provider – Inpatient Head & Neck Surgery

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 156,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join the Inpatient Head & Neck Surgery Service.

You will work closely with surgeons, physicians, nurses, and the multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to patients undergoing complex surgical oncology treatment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing (for NP) or PA program completed
• NYS prescriptive privileges (or eligibility)
• NCCPA certification (for PA)
• BLS and ACLS certification
• 2–3+ years of related clinical experience in surgical oncology or inpatient surgical care

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for hospitalized head and neck cancer patients
• Conduct perioperative assessments and postoperative monitoring
• Coordinate care with surgeons, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams
• Contribute to safe transitions of care and timely clinical decisions
• Deliver compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered care

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Care coordination

Team collaboration

Communication

Adaptability

Patient-centered care

Education

Master's degree in nursing (or PA program)

NYS prescriptive privileges (or eligibility)

NCCPA certification (for PA)

Tools

BLS

ACLS

Job description

About Us:

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Join our renowned Head & Neck Surgery Team as an Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients receiving complex surgical oncology care. At MSK, you'll be part of a collaborative APP community dedicated to delivering exceptional, compassionate care.

Role Overview:

We're seeking an experienced APP to join our Inpatient Head & Neck Surgery Service, working closely with surgeons, physicians, nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to patients undergoing treatment for head and neck cancers. In this role, you'll support the management of hospitalized surgical patients, including perioperative assessments, postoperative monitoring, coordination of care, and management of complex clinical needs. You'll collaborate with the surgical team to support timely clinical decisions, address changes in patient condition, and help ensure safe transitions of care. This is an opportunity to develop your expertise in a specialized surgical oncology setting while contributing to high-quality, patient-centered care at one of the nation's leading cancer centers.

Key Qualifications:

Nurse Practitioner (NP):

• Current New York State RN and NP licenses/registrations
• Master's degree in nursing and NYS prescriptive privileges (or eligibility)
• Related national NP certification
• BLS and ACLS certification
• 2-3+ years of related clinical experience, preferably in surgical oncology or inpatient surgical care

Physician Assistant (PA):

• Graduate of an accredited PA program
• NCCPA certification
• Active New York State license or eligibility for state licensure
• BLS and ACLS certification
• 2-3+ years of related clinical experience, preferably in surgical oncology or inpatient surgical care

Core Skills:

• A strong clinical decision-maker, able to recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately in a complex inpatient environment
• Effective at managing competing priorities and coordinating care for patients with complex surgical needs
• A collaborative team member who works closely with surgeons, APPs, nurses, residents, fellows, and other healthcare professionals
• A clear and compassionate communicator with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Adaptable and comfortable responding to evolving patient needs and service priorities
• Committed to delivering safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care

Additional Information:

• Location: Main Hospital Campus, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY
• Hours: 12.5 hour day shifts, 6 am - 6:30 pm, weekends and holidays required (13 shifts/month)
• Reports to: APP Director
• Pay Range: $155,500-$197,400 annually

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Compensation Philosophy Benefits Pay Range: $136,400.00 - $225,100.00 FSLA Status: Exempt Closing: At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills. MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Our multi-disciplinary teams work together to provide exceptional patient care, develop innovative research, and deliver outstanding educational programs. Learn More The people of MSK make this an incredible place to work, grow and make a difference. Discover what makes us unique