Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Clinical Instructor, Internal Medicine, Hematology & Oncology - Infusion Center - Part-Time (191237)
JobElephant · Stony Brook, NY · 3 wk ago
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About the role
Part‑time Clinical Instructor – Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant supervising the Infusion Center at Stony Brook Cancer Center. Reports to the Division Chief of Hematology/Oncology. Located in Stony Brook, New York. Open date: Sep 10, 2026; application deadline: Oct 10, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.
Responsibilities
- Manage infusion reactions and treat as appropriate.
- Review infusion orders for clarity and modify as necessary.
- Independently assess and evaluate patients in the infusion clinic who present with new or progressive symptoms/signs.
- Review, evaluate, and make recommendations regarding laboratory findings for patients seen in the infusion center.
- Manage complications of chemotherapy including writing/editing chemotherapy orders.
- Manage outpatient phone calls including toxicity assessments and recommendations.
- Provide coverage and management for sick walk‑ins.
- Educate patients and family members regarding chemotherapy toxicities.
- Knowledge of basic software packages and hospital information systems (EMR).
- Additional responsibilities may be required as the position evolves over time.
Qualifications
Required:
- Nurse Practitioner: Current NYS RN license; Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Nursing; NYS license and certification as an Adult and/or Family Nurse Practitioner.
- Physician Assistant: NYS License and certification as a Physician Assistant; Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) from an accredited PA program.
Preferred:
- Experience in the management and treatment of cancer patients.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience with chemotherapy toxicities and infusion reactions.