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Nurse Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology

Brooklyn, NY 11237

Department: Nurse Practitioner (NP) Job Number: 6335 Pay Rate: $150000-185000 Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

Our client, an academic medical center located in the New York City Metro area, is hiring a Nurse Practitioner for their Hematology/Oncology department. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a collegial, patient-focused Health with a rich history of providing excellent evidence based and compassionate care to the communities. Join our Client's growing Cancer and Blood practice in an infusion center. The center offers comprehensive services, extensive tumor boards, excellent radiology, and pathology as well as clinical trials. Radiation Oncology services are offered on site. 

Responsibilities:

  • Provide general adult oncology and hematology services all in a warm, professional, and collegial atmosphere.
  • Develop, implement, and track patient education efforts as it relates to chemotherapy, blood replacement products, growth factors as well as psychosocial concerns of patients, family and caretakers related to diagnosis of Cancer and the underlying disease.
  • Collaborate with Hematology/Oncology Attending to independently manage the Infusion Center in the care and treatment of patients receiving chemotherapy/blood products, growth factors, and supportive care.
  • Independently conduct screenings for all types of cancers in an outpatient clinical setting
  • Complete patient's history and physical exams, review laboratory results and order appropriate tests, provide discharge instructions and patient education, and monitor follow-up appointments.
  • Obtain consent for infusions/procedures and monitor pre and post procedure status of patients.
  • Collaborate with oncologist to develop care plans for patients, and document history, orders, notes and ongoing evaluation of patients.
  • Assure quality of care and standards are maintained; participate in daily rounds; and serve as liaison to referring physicians and external transfers.
  • Collaborate with physicians to execute related duties as directed.

Requirements:

  • Master of Science degree in Nursing - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (preferred) or Family Nurse Practitioner, Doctorate of Nursing Practice preferred
  • Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner education program registered by the New York State Education Department.
  • Certification as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner from a New York State approved accrediting body – American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
  • Must possess current, unrestricted New York State Registered Nurse license and Nurse Practitioner license
  • Experience in Hematology/ Oncology preferred
  • Previous experience working as a Registered Nurse in acute care setting, preferred, for at least four years
  • Seeking both experienced (2 years and above) and newly trained providers
  • Must possess active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration or be eligible for registration
  • Must possess active Medicare/Medicaid Enrollment or be eligible to enroll
  • BLS or ACLS certification required
  • Must possess strong communication skills both oral and written
  • Comfortable with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and Microsoft Office
  • Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Job Perks:   

  • Competitive salary, great benefits, and other attractive incentives 
  • Generous PTO  
  • All major insurances (health, life, disability)  
  • Work-life balance is valued   
  • A team environment that believes in employee development, professional growth, and company longevity 
  • Culture is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and equality 
  • The organization embraces and values an inclusive work environment 

Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information. 
 
If you are passionate about what you could accomplish in this role, we would love to hear from you! 

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Meet Your Recruiter

Carmela Cannavo
Director, Healthcare Recruitment

Carmela Cannavo is a proven Executive Search Leader with extensive experience in the field of direct hire and contract placement in the New York Metro area and beyond, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Boston, and Washington.

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