Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Hematology & Oncology (Leukemia)

Responsibilities

• Obtain comprehensive patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Assess and manage patients with leukemia and other hematologic malignancies in collaboration with attending physicians.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including bone marrow biopsies and aspirates, as credentialed and appropriate.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures, ensuring patient safety and adherence to clinical protocols.
• Review and interpret laboratory, pathology, radiology, and diagnostic test results and initiate appropriate clinical interventions.
• Order medications, diagnostic tests, procedures, consultations, and supportive care services within the NP scope of practice.
• Obtain informed consent and provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, symptom management, and supportive care resources.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
• Conduct follow-up visits and monitor treatment response, disease progression, adverse events, and symptom management.
• Document patient assessments, treatment plans, procedures, orders, and follow-up care in the electronic medical record in a timely and accurate manner.
• Cook up care with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, case managers, and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Serve as a liaison to referring physicians, outside providers, and transferred patients.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards of practice.
• Auxiliary with related clinical duties and perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Experience in Hematology and/or Oncology clinical practice.
• Experience caring for patients with leukemia or other hematologic malignancies.
• Experience performing bone marrow biopsies and related procedures preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian systems, workflows, and procedures.
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care and multidisciplinary collaboration.