Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric BMT

Mastersofpediatrics; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical facility seeks a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in Bone Marrow Transplantation. The role involves providing primary care, conducting health education, and performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Candidates must hold a master's degree in nursing, be certified as Nurse Practitioners, and possess PALS certification. Experience in pediatric oncology or critical care is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in Pediatric BMT/Oncology preferred.
• Possession of a valid RN license in New York State.
• National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care in pediatric BMT/Oncology.
• Conduct examinations, assessments, diagnostics, and therapeutic procedures.
• Offer instructional guidance to nursing and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Patient Care

Health Education

Preventive Medicine

Diagnostic Procedures

Therapeutic Procedures

Education

Graduate of accredited Master's of Nursing Program

Certification as Nurse Practitioner

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification

Job description

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for Bone Marrow Transplant

Internal Posting:

12/30/24 to 1/12/25

Summary:

Under nursing administration and in clinical collaboration with a physician, incumbents of this class provide comprehensive primary care in the area of pediatric BMT/Oncology. This includes health education, preventive medicine, communicable diseases, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Incumbents provide primary medical care, including examinations, assessments, diagnostics, and therapeutics. Supervision may be a function of this class, and instructional guidance is provided to nursing and other healthcare professionals in the area of expertise. Performs related work as required.

Education:

Graduate of an accredited Master's of Nursing Program. License, Certification, and Registration: Possession of a valid license and current registration issued by the New York State Department of Education as a Registered Professional Nurse, along with current certification as a Nurse Practitioner with prescription writing privileges, issued by the New York State Department of Education in the area of practice. Preferred: Two years of experience in Pediatric or Adult Blood and Marrow Transplantation, Oncology, Critical Care, or Emergency Medicine. National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology (APHON). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification is required for all Nurse Practitioners who provide direct patient care.

About Us:

Westchester Medical Center

Westchester Medical Center is the premier provider of advanced medical care in New York's Hudson Valley. As the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, this 895-bed academic hospital in Valhalla, NY, offers acute-care services including Level I trauma and burn care, organ transplants, and advanced neurovascular procedures. It is the primary referral facility for other Hudson Valley hospitals, serving over 3 million residents.