Nurse Practitioner - Sarcoma & Head/Neck Oncology - Manhattan - 9.5 hr Days

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system consistently achieving top patient outcomes, ranked No. 1 for quality care by Vizient Inc. for four consecutive years. U.S. News & World Report placed 12 of its clinical specialties among the top 10 nationally. The system includes 6 inpatient locations, Perlmutter Cancer Center, over 320 outpatient locations, two tuition-free medical schools, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in NIH awards.

About the role

The Nurse Practitioner in Sarcoma & Head/Neck Oncology provides, coordinates, and ensures comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process, diagnoses illness and physical conditions, and performs therapeutic, corrective, and prescriptive measures for designated inpatient or outpatient populations within a collaborative practice agreement with a physician.

Responsibilities

• Plans and organizes care to meet individual patient needs and ensure appropriate clinical resource utilization per protocols and pathways.
• Monitors and trends cost-effectiveness, particularly regarding efficiency and performance indicators for the service.
• Assists in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable.
• Collaborates with nursing and other disciplines to develop and implement clinical studies within the area of expertise.
• Uses evidence-based healthcare literature to advise and support practice changes within the designated service.
• Participates in developing and monitoring patient outcomes per established practice protocols for quality and performance improvement.
• Serves as a clinical expert and resource for educating peers and other health professionals.
• Maintains current expertise in area of practice and promotes professional growth in clinical and managerial roles.
• Considers needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in all patient care.
• Evaluates treatment and healthcare plans for effectiveness and modifies them per clinical standards and practice protocols.
• Practices as a member of the allied health staff according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws.
• Prescribes medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services per practice protocol.
• Prescribes in-patient and discharge medications according to New York State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization.
• Collaborates with the attending physician, consulting physicians, and other disciplines to develop and implement an appropriate plan of care maximizing patient/family preferences and enhancing quality, access, and cost-effective outcomes.
• Formulates the plan of care with the attending physician, patient, and family based on expected goals of care and length of stay.
• Orders laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies per practice protocols; differentiates between normal/abnormal findings and follows protocols for abnormal results.
• Performs complete health history, physical examination, and psychosocial assessment of patients within the designated practice or clinical unit.
• Functions as a respectful member of the healthcare team.
• Participates in activities related to professional nursing standards and regulations of relevant outside agencies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the organization’s Service Standards and incorporates them into responsibilities.
• Facilitates continuity of care across the continuum of services (e.g., home care, other facilities, MD appointments).
• Provides consultation about the therapeutic regimen to nursing staff responsible for patient care in the hospital setting.
• Collaborates with nursing leadership to ensure timely communications with nursing staff.
• Works with the attending physician to maintain timely and appropriate communication with family members, house staff, other disciplines, and ancillary services.
• Participates in developing and revising interdisciplinary and nursing standards, patient, and family education materials relevant to the area of practice.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, including the attending physician, to develop and implement the therapeutic plan of care for a group of patients and ensures communication with family members.

Requirements

• Current registration as a Professional Nurse in New York and registration as a Nurse Practitioner in New York.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• Certification (as soon as feasible following graduation) by ANCC or Board Certification from another specialty organization that certifies Nurse Practitioners in a clinical area of practice.
• Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association.
• Required Licenses: Registered Nurse License-NYS, Nurse Practitioner-NYS, Basic Life Support Certification.

Qualifications

• Advanced Life Support certification (ACLS, PALS) or Neonatal Resuscitation certification (NRP) may be required based on selected privileges.
• At least five years of clinical nursing practice in the care of the patient population served.
• Ability to apply the nursing process toward achievement of specific outcomes in an organized fashion, addressing patient/family safety and satisfaction.
• Previous experience as a nurse practitioner is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication, creative problem-solving, and strong critical thinking and leadership abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate group processes and work cohesively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Effective change agent with physical stamina, manual dexterity, and visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities.
• Membership in professional specialty organizations is desirable.

Benefits

NYU Langone Health offers a comprehensive benefits and wellness package, including:

• Financial security benefits and a generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Access to a holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $151,530.94 - $182,030.94 annually. Actual salaries depend on factors such as experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The range does not include bonuses, incentive pay, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion in recruiting and employment.