Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Lymphoma

Title: Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Lymphoma Location: Upper East Side Org Unit: Lymphoma Clinical Operations 2 Work Days: Weekly Hours: 35.00 Exemption Status: ExemptSalary Range: $145,800.00 - $156,600.00 *As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices Position SummaryResponsible for direct patient care and coordination within specialty area(s). Assesses patients by means of health history and physical examination. Initiates and orders selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as determined by specialty area(s) following appropriate clinical protocols. Educates and councils patients as appropriate by department and specialty practice standards. Confers with physicians and other health care providers in completing and implementing appropriate patient treatment plans. Job ResponsibilitiesResponsible for direct patient care on an outpatient and/or inpatient service.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 and their care providers on acute/chronic disease management, disease prevention and health promotion, considering age, education, psychosocial needs, and cultural background to ensure 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.Participates in performance improvement and educational activities as appropriate.Assists in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable.Performs related duties & responsibilities as determined by patient or practice needs and as required by delineation of privileges, in accordance with legal scope of practice and departmental protocols.EducationMaster's of Science Degree in NursingExperienceApproximately 2 or more years of clinical experience as an NP in a physician practice or hospital setting, preferably within a related specialty.New graduates with related RN experience may be considered.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesDemonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills.Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).A team oriented individual that works collaboratively to achieve team goals.Licenses and CertificationsNYS 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 CertificateCurrent Narcotics DEA registration certificateWorking Conditions/Physical DemandsWeill Cornell Medicine is a comprehensive academic medical center that is committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery, and the education of future physicians and scientists in New York City and around the world. Our doctors and scientists - faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and the Weill Cornell Physician Organization - are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where an international campus offers a U.S. medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria and Turkey. Our medical practices serve communities throughout New York City, and our faculty provide comprehensive care at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Westchester Behavioral Health Center, and NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens. At Weill Cornell Medicine, we work together to treat each individual, not just their conditions or illnesses, as we strive to deliver the finest possible care for our patients - the center of everything we do. Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Weill Cornell Medicine provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to protected status, including race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.