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NYC Health Hospitals

Nurse Practitioner-Oncology-Medical

NYC Health Hospitals, New York, New York, us, 10261


Queens Hospital Center is making good on its promise to the people of southeastern and central Queens to maximize both patient convenience and positive clinical outcomes. Residents of Queens can count on the delivery of quality medical care right in their own borough. In 2002 the hospital opened a state-of-the-art, 261-bed facility that includes the Queens Cancer Center, the first comprehensive cancer treatment center in the borough.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

8:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M

Job Description 1. Identifies and discriminates between physical and psycho-social signs and symptoms. Selects and performs those therapeutic measures which are essential for effective execution of the nursing regimen for assigned patients/clients. 2. Develops, implements and continuously evaluates the nursing regimen for assigned patients/clients. 3. Records and maintains nursing care plans and progress notes on patients/clients to ensure continuity of care. 4. Interprets and reports responses of patients/clients to appropriate members of the health team. 5. Participates with interdisciplinary health team members to plan a comprehensive patient care program. 6. Determines and assigns those components of the nursing regimen which may be carried out by allied nursing personnel. 7. Provides teaching, guidance and direction to allied nursing personnel in rendering patient care. 8. Participates in defining, implementing, maintaining and interpreting standards of nursing practice. 9. Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary conferences pertaining to policies and procedures affecting nursing practice. 10. Participates in determining conditions, resources and policies essential to the delivery of nursing care services. 11. Participates in development and maintenance of a system of evaluation of nursing care, practices and procedures, including evaluation of nursing personnel. 12. Interprets philosophy and objectives of agency and Nursing Department to patients/clients, families and other groups. 13. Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences. 14. Performs other professional nursing activities as delegated by nursing service administration.

Minimum Qualifications 1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse issued by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED); and 2. Current certificate as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the NYSED; and 3. Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Department Preferences

Strongly prefer National Board Certification in specialty in which you are assigned.

Benefits

In addition to base compensation, you may also receive the following based on the Collectively-Bargained Agreement: An annual education differential if you currently possess an appropriate degree in nursing or an allied health discipline from an accredited college or university, as listed below: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Bachelors in allied health discipline = $900 Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Masters in allied health discipline = $1,200 Doctorate in Education, Nursing Practice or PhD in Nursing (DNP) = $2,500

An annual certification differential of $1,878 if you currently hold an appropriate certification that is nationally recognized in the discipline or area of specialization for which you are employed.

An annual nursing experience differential ranging from $1,097 up to $9,100 for up to 10 years of experience if you have outside nursing experience as a Nurse Practitioner.

Benefits

In addition to base compensation, you may also receive the following based on the Collectively-Bargained Agreement:

An annual education differential if you currently possess an appropriate degree in nursing or an allied health discipline from an accredited college or university, as listed below: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Bachelors in allied health discipline = $900 Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Masters in allied health discipline = $1,200 Doctorate in Education, Nursing Practice or PhD in Nursing (DNP) = $2,500

An annual certification differential of $1,878 if you currently hold an appropriate certification that is nationally recognized in the discipline or area of specialization for which you are employed.

An annual nursing experience differential ranging from $1,097 up to $9,100 for up to 10 years of experience if you have outside nursing experience as a Nurse Practitioner.

For NP (PC/BH) ONLY:

An annual assignment differential ranging from $10,000 up to $25,000 if assigned to a Behavioral Health department

AND

regularly working evenings/nights

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online at employment.nychhc.org.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities Multiple employee discounts programs