Nurse Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology: Impactful Care

Novellis Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Novellis Health in New York seeks a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join the Hematology/Oncology team, delivering care for benign hematologic conditions, hematologic malignancies, and solid tumors. The NP will collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to develop evidence-based treatment plans and coordinate care throughout diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.

The role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, management of infusion-based therapies, and patient education.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited NP program; Master's or Doctorate required.
• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of New York.
• National certification as an Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner required.
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP), or hematology certification preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in hematology, oncology, or a related field highly preferred.
• Knowledge of benign and malignant hematology, chemotherapy and immunotherapy management, and transfusion medicine.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records systems; experience with iKnowMed Generation 2 and DrChrono preferred.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday, either five days per week or four 10-hour shifts.
• BLS & ACLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including patient history, physical examination, and interpretation of laboratory, pathology, and imaging results for patients with benign hematologic disorders, hematologic malignancies, and solid tumors.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with hematologists, oncologists, and the multidisciplinary care team.
• Manage benign hematologic conditions such as anemia, iron deficiency, thrombocytopenia, and bleeding and clotting disorders, as well as hematologic and solid tumor malignancies.
• Prescribe and adjust medications, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, anticoagulants, supportive care medications, and pain management regimens, within scope of practice.
• Order laboratory and imaging studies and evaluate treatment response, tolerance, and disease progression.
• Coordinate longitudinal care for patients receiving infusion-based therapies such as transfusions, iron infusions, chemotherapy, and targeted therapies.
• Monitor for adverse events and treatment complications, and promptly address urgent clinical issues.
• Manage acute and chronic symptoms related to disease and treatment side effects.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnosis, treatment options, medication management, side effect management, and survivorship care.
• Coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team, including social workers, nutritionists, pharmacists, palliative care specialists, and referring providers.
• Document patient encounters accurately and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Mentor nursing staff and participate in quality improvement, clinical protocol development, and staff education initiatives.
• Stay current with hematology and oncology research, clinical trials, and evidence-based practice guidelines.

Skills

Hematology

Oncology

Nurse Practitioner

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Communication

ACLS

BLS

iKnowMed Gen2

DrChrono

EMR proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or Doctorate NP

Tools

iKnowMed Generation 2

DrChrono

Job description

Novellis Health in New York seeks a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join the Hematology/Oncology team, delivering care for benign hematologic conditions, hematologic malignancies, and solid tumors. The NP will collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to develop evidence-based treatment plans and coordinate care throughout diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.

The role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, management of infusion-based therapies, and patient education.