Outpatient Oncology NP: Solid Tumor Care

Columbia University Irving Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York, NY, seeks a Nurse Practitioner to join the outpatient Solid Tumor Medical Oncology practice under the supervision of the Nursing/Advanced Practice Director. The role entails comprehensive patient assessments, treatment planning, and coordination of oncology care.

The NP will order tests and medications, provide patient education, and collaborate with attending physicians and multidisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus one to two years related experience.
• Current New York State Nurse Practitioner license (or proof of application).
• Current New York State Registered Nurse license.
• Board certification.
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration (or eligibility).
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtain comprehensive patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients undergoing treatment for solid tumor malignancies in collaboration with attending physicians.
• Review and interpret laboratory, radiologic, and diagnostic test results and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Order medications, diagnostic tests, consultations, and supportive care services within the NP scope of practice.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
• Obtain informed consent and provide patient and family education regarding disease processes, treatment plans, symptom management, and supportive care resources.
• Conduct follow-up visits and monitor treatment response, toxicities, and symptom management.
• Document patient assessments, treatment plans, orders, and follow-up care in the electronic medical record in a timely and accurate manner.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Serve as a liaison for referring physicians, external providers, and transferred patients.
• Maintain clinical quality standards and ensure compliance with institutional, regulatory, and professional practice guidelines.
• Perform additional clinical and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Clinical decision making

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree

NYS NP license

Tools

Epic

Job description

Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York, NY, seeks a Nurse Practitioner to join the outpatient Solid Tumor Medical Oncology practice under the supervision of the Nursing/Advanced Practice Director. The role entails comprehensive patient assessments, treatment planning, and coordination of oncology care.

The NP will order tests and medications, provide patient education, and collaborate with attending physicians and multidisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care.