Cancer Center NP/PA Clinical Instructor

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University is seeking a Clinical Instructor – Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the Stony Brook Cancer Center within the Medicine division. The role focuses on independent patient assessments in the outpatient setting and coordination of complex cancer care, including cellular therapy and clinical trials.

The incumbent will educate patients, screen for eligibility, manage chemotherapy-related issues, and support survivorship and transition planning.

Qualifications

• Non-Tenure Track position.
• FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess and evaluate follow up solid tumor patients at the outpatient clinic of Stony Brook Cancer Center.
• Assist with coordination of treatment for patients receiving cellular therapy including tumor infiltrating lymphocytes for the treatment of cancer.
• This will include assisting with patient education and consenting as well as assist with eligibility screening.
• Perform physical exams and procedures related to patient participation on clinical trials.
• Present, discuss, and consent patients to appropriate clinical trials.
• Review, evaluate, and make recommendations regarding laboratory findings for patients.
• Manage complications of chemotherapy including writing chemotherapy orders.
• Manage outpatient phone calls including toxicity assessments and recommendations.
• Follow-up with patients regarding laboratory and radiology tests by telephone or in person.
• Provide coverage and management for sick walk-ins.
• Educate patients and family members regarding breast cancer management and treatment.
• Assist in transition of care planning.
• Provide survivorship and long-term follow-up for cancer patients.
• Demonstrate skills in collaboration, teamwork and problem solving to achieve goals.
• Knowledge of basic software packages and hospital information systems (EMR).
• Additional responsibilities may also be required as the position evolves over time.

Job description

Stony Brook University is seeking a Clinical Instructor – Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the Stony Brook Cancer Center within the Medicine division. The role focuses on independent patient assessments in the outpatient setting and coordination of complex cancer care, including cellular therapy and clinical trials.

The incumbent will educate patients, screen for eligibility, manage chemotherapy-related issues, and support survivorship and transition planning.