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Job description
Title: Senior Nurse Practitioner - Surgical Oncology
Location: Upper East Side
Org Unit: Administration Support
Work Days: Monday-Friday
Weekly Hours: 35.00
Exemption Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $158,700.00 - $177,300.00
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Position Summary
Functions as a senior-level healthcare provider. Has own independent outpatient schedule as appropriate with guidance from faculty and consistent with best practice. The role and responsibilities extend beyond those of the Nurse Practitioner role by contributing to the education and training of nurse practitioners, department QA & QI initiatives, and optimization of operational strategies.
Job Responsibilities
Responsible for direct patient care on an outpatient and/or inpatient service.
Cares for complex patients within specialty consistent with education, training, and practice protocols, policies, and procedures.
Trains and orients new nurse practitioners. Provides education and training to NPs in utilizing new equipment features/benefits and new techniques.
Develop and implement Quality Assurance and Quality improvement initiatives.
Contributes to the optimization of operational strategies.
Contributes to improvements in workflows and patient care services
Evaluates new and/or established patients by obtaining comprehensive and focused health histories and performing both limited and complete physical examinations as appropriate.
Orders labs, imaging, diagnostic testing, and consultations. Reviews and interprets results to develop patient care plan. Prescribes medications and therapeutic interventions as appropriate, following accepted standard of care and practice guidelines.
Depending on department and training, performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
Enters the above in patients' medical records in accordance with documentation best practice standards.
Counsels & educates patients & others involved in their care on acute & chronic disease mgt, disease prevention & health promotion, considering patients age, edu level, psychosocial needs, & cultural BG to insure safe, complete, & culturally competent care
Confers with specialists, attending physicians, residents, nursing staff, and/or other health care providers to promote continuity of care and optimize patient outcomes.
Assists in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable.
Performs related duties and responsibilities as determined by patient and practice needs.
Education Master's of Science Degree in Nursing
Experience
A minimum of five (5) years' experience in specialty at the nurse practitioner level.
Evidence of strong leadership potential.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
A team oriented individual that works collaboratively to achieve team goals.
Licenses and Certifications NYS Registered Nurse Practitioner (NP) license and current NP registration
NYS Registered Professional Nurse license and current RN registration
Applicable National Board Certification (such as ANCC, PNCB, etc)
Current BLS (must be issued by American Heart Association)
Infection Control Certificate.
Current Narcotics DEA registration certificate
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
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Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRRA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.
Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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