Nurse Practitioner - Oncology at Saint Barnabas Medical Center

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Comprehensive Assessment, Cancer Treatment Administration, Pain Management, Patient Education, Clinical Collaboration, Vitals Monitoring, Lab Result Analysis, Care Coordination, Emotional Support, Hematology/Oncology Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Under the general supervision of the Department and in clinical collaboration with a physician, the nurse practitioner provides comprehensive health care, determines and delivers primary care, engages in health and mental health screening and disease prevention. Supervision, consultation and teaching/training maybe provided to nursing, counseling, and other health care professionals. Provided comprehensive care to patients who have been diagnosed with cancer, but also provides consulting and education to their patients' families. * Perform Comprehensive assessment on Hematology/Oncology patients. * Administering cancer treatments * Explaining the treatments and answering questions for patients * Managing the side effects of cancer treatments and helping manage pain. * Monitoring vitals and Lab results of patients * Coordinating the patient’s care with all other providers * Supporting the emotional well-being of patients * Providing information on resources for family members Type: Full-Time Location: Multiple sites within SBH Campus Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: A. Education and Experience: Master of Science Degree in Nursing with an accredited Nurse Practitioner curriculum and three years of nursing experience. Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing, and from a recognized college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Master’s Degree in a health related field and certification as a Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program and, in addition, three years of nursing experience. Two years’ experience in Oncology B. Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes: Thorough knowledge of current nursing techniques and procedures; Knowledge of the New York State Practice Act, the American Nurses Association Standards and the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Hospital Standards, particularly as they apply to the Nurse Practitioner, knowledge of the principles of patient education; ability to collaborate with physicians and other health care professionals in the development of primary health care. B. Credentials Required: 1. Current valid license to practice nursing in New York State 2. Certification as ANP, FNP or PNP with prescriptive privileges by New York State 3. ANA certification in Adult or Family Practice preferred 4. ONC certification 5. Chemotherapy certification

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive healthcare and primary care to oncology patients, including administering treatments and managing side effects. Collaborate with physicians to coordinate patient care and provide education and support to patients and their families.