Family Nurse Practitioner - Peds Neuro-Oncology - Manhattan - 10 hr Days

Family Nurse Practitioner - Peds Neuro-Oncology - Manhattan - 10 hr Days

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Peds Neuro-Oncology in Manhattan. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for the provision, coordination, and assurance of comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process and pertinent standards of care for the diagnosis of illness and physical conditions and performance of therapeutic, corrective, and prescriptive measures for the designated inpatient or outpatient patient population within a collaborative practice agreement established with a specific physician on the staff of NYU Hospitals Center.

Job Responsibilities:

• Plans and organizes care to meet individual patient needs and ensure appropriate clinical resource utilization per protocols, pathways, and other means.
• Monitors and trends the cost-effectiveness of the position, particularly as it relates to efficiency and performance indicators established for the service.
• Assists in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable.
• Works collaboratively with nursing and other disciplines in the development and implementation of clinical studies within the area of expertise.
• Uses evidence-based health care literature to advise and support appropriate practice changes within the designated service.
• Participates in the development and monitoring of patient outcomes per established practice protocols for purposes of quality and performance improvement.
• Serves as a clinical expert and resource for the education of peers and other health professionals.
• Maintains current expertise in area of practice.
• Promotes own professional growth and development in clinical and managerial roles.
• Considers needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in all patient care.
• Evaluates treatment and health care plans for effectiveness and modifies 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 as outlined in the delineation of privileges.
• Prescribes medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services per practice protocol.
• Prescribes inpatient and discharge medications according to New York State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization.
• Works collaboratively with the attending physician, consulting physician(s), and other disciplines to identify, develop, and implement an appropriate plan of care that maximizes individual patient/family preference and enhances quality, access, and cost-effective outcomes.
• Formulates the plan of care along with the attending physician, patient, and family based on expected goals of care and length of stay.
• Orders customary laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies per practice protocols, differentiates between normal/abnormal findings, and follows protocols for abnormal findings which may include referral to consulting physicians per customary pattern of the attending MD or with the collaborating physician.
• 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 health care team.
• Participates in designated activities related to professional nursing standards and regulations of relevant outside agencies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the organization's Service Standards and incorporates them into the performance of responsibilities.
• Facilitates the continuity of care across the continuum of services (e.g., home care, other facilities, appointments with MDs, etc.).
• Provides consultation about the therapeutic regimen to the nursing staff responsible for the patient's care in the hospital setting.
• Works collaboratively with nursing leadership to ensure timely communications with the nursing staff.
• Works collaboratively with the attending physician to maintain timely and appropriate communication with family members, housestaff, other disciplines, and ancillary services.
• Participates in the development and revision of interdisciplinary and nursing standards, patient, and family education materials as relevant to the area of practice and expertise.
• Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, including the attending physician, to develop and implement the therapeutic plan of care for a group of patients and ensure communication with family members.

Additional Position Specific Responsibilities:

The Division of Pediatric Hematology Oncology seeks a family nurse practitioner to support neuro-oncology in the care of primarily pediatric patients but adults with malignant neurological tumors. Job responsibilities will include providing complex care management and coordination to neuro-oncology and solid tumor patients, coordinating clinical research, and providing general oncology and neuro-oncology coverage in an ambulatory clinic. A minimum of 2 years of nurse practitioner oncology experience is required. Preferred candidates will have a strong interest in clinical neuro-oncology research as well as prior experience. Will consider a PNP with extensive neuro-oncology and clinical research experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensure: Current registration as Professional Nurse in New York and Registration as Nurse Practitioner in New York.
• Education: Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• Certification required as soon as feasible following graduation from NP graduate program by ANCC or Board Certification from other specialty organization that certifies Nurse Practitioners in a clinical area of practice.
• BLS or ACLS, PALS, NRP Provider; Neonatal Resuscitation Program, NALS per delineation of privileges.

Required Licenses: Registered Nurse License-NYS, Nurse Practitioner-NYS

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years of clinical nurse practitioner practice in oncology is required. Ability to apply nursing process toward achievement of specific outcomes in an organized fashion which addresses patient/family safety and satisfaction. Preferred candidates will have a strong interest in clinical neuro-oncology research as well as prior experience. Evidence of 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 a member of the interdisciplinary team; Effective change agent. Physical stamina, manual dexterity, visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities. Membership in professional specialty organizations desirable.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $136,146.40 - $166,646.40 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.