Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Clinical Instructor, Stony Brook Cancer Center, Stony Brook, NY

 

Open Date: 3/15/24 – 4/15/24

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for supervising the Infusion center at Stony Brook Cancer Center (Part-Time position).

The APP will report to the Division Chief of Hematology/Oncology. Responsibilities may include all or some of the following:

• 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 of Stony Brook Cancer Center 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 also be required as the position evolves over time.

REQUIRED QUALS:

Nurse Practitioner: Current NYS RN license. Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Nursing. NYS license and certification as an ANP and/or Family FNP.
Physician Assistant: NYS License and certification as a Phys. Asst. Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of PA's.

PREFERRED QUALS:

Experience in the management and treatment of cancer patients. Excellent communication skills. Experience with chemotherapy toxicities and infusion reactions.

 

Contact

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5112003.

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For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Alison Stopeck at 631-444-3557.

Non-Tenure Track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.