About this opportunity
St. Barnabas Health System lists this Nurse Practitioner - Oncology opportunity in bronx, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Nurse Practitioner
Under the general supervision of the Department and in clinical collaboration with a physician, the nurse practitioner provides comprehensive health care, determines and delivers primary care, engages in health and mental health screening and disease prevention. Supervision, consultation and teaching/training maybe provided to nursing, counseling, and other health care professionals. Provided comprehensive care to patients who have been diagnosed with cancer, but also provides consulting and education to their patients' families.
Perform Comprehensive assessment on Hematology /Oncology patients.
Administering cancer treatments
Explaining the treatments and answering questions for patients
Managing the side effects of cancer treatments and helping manage pain.
Monitoring vitals and Lab results of patients
Coordinating the patient's care with all other providers
Supporting the emotional well-being of patients
Providing information on resources for family members
Type: Full-Time
Location: Multiple sites within SBH Campus
Qualifications:
A. Education and Experience:
Master of Science Degree in Nursing with an accredited Nurse Practitioner curriculum and three years of nursing experience.
Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing, and from a recognized college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and Master's Degree in a health related field and certification as a Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program and, in addition, three years of nursing experience.
Two years' experience in Oncology
B. Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes:
Thorough knowledge of current nursing techniques and procedures;
Knowledge of the New York State Practice Act, the American Nurses Association Standards and the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Hospital Standards, particularly as they apply to the Nurse Practitioner, knowledge of the principles of patient education; ability to collaborate with physicians and other health care professionals in the development of primary health care.
B. Credentials Required:
Current valid license to practice nursing in New York State
Certification as ANP, FNP or PNP with prescriptive privileges by New York State
ANA certification in Adult or Family Practice preferred
ONC certification
Chemotherapy certification
Worksite address
bronx, NY, 10400, US
Who can apply
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