Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Breast Medical Oncology Float - Manhattan - 10 hr Days

About the role

This role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive, evidence-based care to patients with breast cancer in a leading academic medical center ranked No. 1 in the nation for three consecutive years. You will work collaboratively with attending physicians, consulting physicians, and an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans. This position operates within a collaborative practice agreement with a designated physician on the NYU Hospitals Center medical staff.

Clinical Setting

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system with 6 inpatient locations, the Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations across the New York area and Florida. You will provide care across both inpatient and outpatient settings within the breast medical oncology service.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize comprehensive patient care to meet individual needs and ensure appropriate clinical resource utilization per established protocols and pathways
• Perform complete health history, physical examination, and psychosocial assessment of patients
• Order and interpret laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies per practice protocols; identify abnormal findings and follow protocols for referral to consulting physicians
• Formulate plans of care collaboratively with the attending physician, patient, and family based on expected goals and length of stay
• Prescribe medications, including controlled substances with DEA authorization, in accordance with New York State law
• Prescribe medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services per practice protocol
• Evaluate treatment and health care plans for effectiveness and modify per clinical standards and practice protocols
• Monitor and trend cost effectiveness and performance indicators for the position
• Assist in preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable
• Work collaboratively with nursing and other disciplines in development and implementation of clinical studies
• Use evidence-based health care literature to advise and support appropriate practice changes
• Participate in development and monitoring of patient outcomes per established practice protocols for quality and performance improvement
• Serve as a clinical expert and resource for education of peers and other health professionals
• Maintain current expertise in area of practice and promote professional growth and development
• Consider needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in all patient care
• Practice as a member of the allied health staff according to Medical Staff rules, regulations, and bylaws
• Function as a respectful member of the health care team and participate in designated professional nursing standards and regulatory activities
• Facilitate continuity of care across the continuum of services including home care, other facilities, and physician appointments
• Provide consultation about therapeutic regimen to nursing staff responsible for patient care
• Work collaboratively with nursing leadership and attending physicians to maintain timely and appropriate communication with family members, housestaff, other disciplines, and ancillary services
• Participate in development and revision of interdisciplinary and nursing standards and patient and family education materials

Schedule

10-hour days. Float position.

Required Qualifications

• Current registration as Professional Nurse in New York
• Current registration as Nurse Practitioner in New York
• Master's Degree in Nursing
• Certification by ANCC or Board Certification from other specialty organization that certifies Nurse Practitioners in a clinical area of practice (required as soon as feasible following graduation from NP graduate program)
• Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications

• At least five years of clinical nursing practice in the care of the patient population served
• Previous experience as a nurse practitioner
• Advanced Life Support certification (ACLS, PALS) through the American Heart Association or Neonatal Resuscitation certification (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (may be required based on selected privileges)
• Ability to apply nursing process toward achievement of specific outcomes in an organized fashion that addresses patient and family safety and satisfaction
• Excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, creative problem solving, and excellent critical thinking and leadership
• Previously demonstrated ability to facilitate group processes and work cohesively and collaboratively as member of the interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a change agent
• Physical stamina, manual dexterity, visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities
• Membership in professional specialty organizations
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization

Compensation And Benefits

Salary range: $151,530.94 - $182,030.94 annually. Actual salaries depend on experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. Salary range does not include bonuses, incentive pay, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

NYU Langone Health provides a comprehensive benefits and wellness package including financial security benefits, a generous time-off program, employee resources groups for peer support, and a holistic employee wellness program focusing on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.