Nurse Practitioner - Hematology / Oncology CC

Maimonides Medical Center; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Maimonides Medical Center in New York seeks a Nurse Practitioner in Infusion Hematology/Oncology to provide primary and specialized care under a collaborative practice agreement.

The role requires NY NP license, DEA, ANCC/AANP Certification, and outpatient oncology experience; shifts 8AM-6PM, Mon-Fri, full-time; strong communication and team-based care are essential. The position offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited NP program (adult-gerontology acute care, family or adult-gerontology primary care).
• Current NY State NP license and registration.
• Valid DEA number.
• ANCC or AANP Certification.
• 1–2 years outpatient oncology/chemotherapy patient management experience.
• Proficient with chemotherapy and immunotherapy regimens and infusion protocols.
• Experience with EMR and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate patient care and interventions per policy and area responsibilities.
• Develop and implement a collaborative practice agreement with a supervising physician.
• Assess health status via history, exams, and tests; initiate and adjust care plans.
• Order labs, medications, and referrals per protocol; participate in care coordination.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Team Collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

NP Program – Adult-Gerontology/Family/Primary Care

Tools

EMR/Office/MS Outlook

Job description

About Us

We’re Maimonides Health, Brooklyn’s largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system’s 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation’s largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clinical programs rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.

Overview

A Nurse Practitioner, certified under section 6910 of the New York State Education Law is a licensed registered nurse who provides primary health care in accordance with written policies approved by nursing/medical administration. Responsible for patient care as outlined within the Collaborative Practice Agreement.

NURSE PRACTITIONER (NYSNA)

INFUSION HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY

8AM - 6PM / MONDAY - FRI./ 4-10HR. SHIFTS / FULL TIME

Responsibilities

• For direct care providers: Provides age-appropriate care and intervention for ages of patients served according to job description (e.g. assessments, treatment plans, assists with assessments).
• For non-direct care providers: Provides support services using age appropriate interpersonal communication.
• Clinical Practice Domain
• Develops and implements a collaborative practice agreement in the specific clinical area and performs a periodic review of the collaborative practice agreement. See Attachment D.
• Assesses the health status of clients/families by means of comprehensive health history and physical examinations.
• Initiates therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, consultations and laboratory examinations. Interprets findings and alters plan of care including, but not limited to, prescribing and altering medication regimens and ordering blood according to agreed-upon collaborative practice agreement and designated protocols in designated area.
• Provides teaching and counseling in areas of health promotion and maintenance and in disease prevention
• Documents findings and plan of care in patient’s medical record
• Consults with physician as established in the collaborative practice agreement.
• Initiates referrals to specialty services and fosters continuity of care.
• Initiates hospital admission and discharge after collaborative consultation with physician.
• Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team to promote optimal patient outcomes.
• Assessment, treatment and patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
• Professional Practice Domain.
• Demonstrates accountability for nursing practice.
• Advocates for patients and supports patient rights.
• Serves as a resource person to nurses and other health team members.
• Participates in peer review.
• Participates in approved medical and nursing research studies.
• Participates in defining, maintaining and interpreting standards of nursing practice.
• Contributes to the maintenance of a positive image of professional nursing in the medical center and in the local community by implementing programs that recognize nursing as a profession of worth.
• Administrative Practice Domain.
• Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary committees which influence and/or determine policies affecting nursing practice.
• Collaborative Physician Agreement
• Performs duties and responsibilities in accordance with agreement between Nurse Practitioner and collaborating physician with endorsement by Vice President, Hospital Operations and Chairman of the department.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

Keeps knowledge current by self-directed learning and attendance at educational programs.

Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program
• Current NY State NP license and registration
• Valid DEA number
• ANCC/AANP Certification
• Experience in complex patient management as a Nurse Practitioner
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills focused on patient centered care
• Chemotherapy & Immunotherapy / Biotherapy Certification
• 1-2 years of Outpatient Clinical Oncology/Chemotherapy Patient Management experience
• Proficient in ordering Chemotherapeutic & Immunotherapeutic regimen
• Demonstrate expertise in infusion protocols
• Proficient with EMR/Office/Microsoft Outlook applications

Preferred:

• Skilled in managing complex oncology patient cases
• Skills in providing comprehensive education and support to Oncology patients/families
• Certification as an Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP)

Pay Range

USD $151,740.55 - USD $151,740.55 /Yr.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.