Nurse Practitioner

Company: WMC Advanced Physician Services PC City/State: Kingston, NY Category: Advanced Practice Providers Union: No Position: Full Time Hours: 4 days weekly Shift: Day Hiring Range: $62.23-$73.05 *If you are hired by WMCHealth, your final base salary will be determined based on job-related factors, including employment status (full-time, part-time or per diem), relevant skills, qualifications and experience. Consistent with our commitment to pay equity, we also consider internal equity among similarly situated employees when determining final compensation. Shape the Future of Cancer CareWMCHealth’s Cancer Center, in collaboration with the Center for Advanced Practice, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) for ambulatory hematology/oncology and infusion services. The NP will provide comprehensive outpatient assessment, treatment-related follow-up, symptom management, and infusion support in partnership with oncologists, NPs, PAs, infusion nurses, pharmacists, and other interdisciplinary team members. This position will cross-cover Health Alliance Hospital in Kingston, NY, and MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY.Ambulatory Clinic and Infusion Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive and focused outpatient histories and examinations; assess functional status, comorbidities, medication use, symptoms, and treatment toxicities; order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies within scope and privileges. Provide oncology clinic visits, pretreatment assessments, on-treatment follow-up, and post-treatment surveillance. Apply disease biology, staging, and relevant biomarker information to care planning with the oncology team. Assess readiness for chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and supportive infusions. Review the treatment plan, laboratory results, organ function, medication interactions, and documented consent; prescribe, renew, hold, or modify therapy only within granted privileges and approved treatment protocols, with oncology consultation as indicated. Provide clinical support in the infusion center with infusion nurses and pharmacy. Participate in required treatment-order verification and safety checks; follow hazardous-drug, infection-prevention, and medication-safety policies. Evaluate and manage cancer-related symptoms and treatment adverse effects using current evidence-based pathways. Recognize infusion reactions, extravasation, immune-related adverse events and other oncologic emergencies; initiate site-approved emergency measures and arrange urgent oncology consultation or emergency-department transfer when care exceeds ambulatory capabilities. Provide telephone and electronic symptom triage during assigned coverage, timely reassessment, and closed-loop follow-up of abnormal results. Monitor oral anticancer medication adherence, access, interactions, and toxicity with nursing and pharmacy partners. Educate patients and caregivers using shared decision-making and teach-back about treatment goals, expected adverse effects, self-management, medication safety and when and how to seek urgent help. Address fertility preservation, pregnancy prevention and reproductive risks when relevant. Coordinate supportive and palliative care, survivorship, prevention, psychosocial support and referrals. Assess language, cultural, transportation, financial and other barriers to care and connect patients with appropriate resources. Cross-cover ambulatory clinic and infusion services at Kingston and Poughkeepsie. Maintain required credentialing and site-specific orientation at both locations; use consistent clinical pathways and structured handoffs that identify active treatment, pending results, toxicity concerns, follow-up responsibility, and escalation contacts. Document timely care plans in the electronic health record; use approved digital and telehealth tools when applicable. Participate in evidence appraisal, quality improvement, safety reporting, interdisciplinary learning and ongoing oncology competency validation. Job Details: Shape the Future of Cancer CareWMCHealth’s Cancer Center, in collaboration with the Center for Advanced Practice, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) for ambulatory hematology/oncology and infusion services. The NP will provide comprehensive outpatient assessment, treatment-related follow-up, symptom management, and infusion support in partnership with oncologists, NPs, PAs, infusion nurses, pharmacists, and other interdisciplinary team members. This position will cross-cover Health Alliance Hospital in Kingston, NY, and MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY.Ambulatory Clinic and Infusion Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive and focused outpatient histories and examinations; assess functional status, comorbidities, medication use, symptoms, and treatment toxicities; order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies within scope and privileges. Provide oncology clinic visits, pretreatment assessments, on-treatment follow-up and post-treatment surveillance. Apply disease biology, staging and relevant biomarker information to care planning with the oncology team. Assess readiness for chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and supportive infusions. Review the treatment plan, laboratory results, organ function, medication interactions, and documented consent; prescribe, renew, hold or modify therapy only within granted privileges and approved treatment protocols, with oncology consultation as indicated. Provide clinical support in the infusion center with infusion nurses and pharmacy. Participate in required treatment-order verification and safety checks; follow hazardous-drug, infection-prevention and medication-safety policies. Evaluate and manage cancer-related symptoms and treatment adverse effects using current evidence-based pathways. Recognize infusion reactions, extravasation, immune-related adverse events and other oncologic emergencies; initiate site-approved emergency measures and arrange urgent oncology consultation or emergency department transfer when care exceeds ambulatory capabilities. Provide telephone and electronic symptom triage during assigned coverage, timely reassessment, and closed-loop follow-up of abnormal results. Monitor oral anticancer medication adherence, access, interactions, and toxicity with nursing and pharmacy partners. Educate patients and caregivers using shared decision-making and teach-back about treatment goals, expected adverse effects, self-management, medication safety and when and how to seek urgent help. Address fertility preservation, pregnancy prevention and reproductive risks when relevant. Coordinate supportive and palliative care, survivorship, prevention, psychosocial support and referrals. Assess language, cultural, transportation, financial and other barriers to care and connect patients with appropriate resources. Cross-cover ambulatory clinic and infusion services at Kingston and Poughkeepsie. Maintain required credentialing and site-specific orientation at both locations; use consistent clinical pathways and structured handoffs that identify active treatment, pending results, toxicity concerns, follow-up responsibility, and escalation contacts. Document timely care plans in the electronic health record; use approved digital and telehealth tools when applicable. Participate in evidence appraisal, quality improvement, safety reporting, interdisciplinary learning and ongoing oncology competency validation. Why Join Us? Provide meaningful continuity of care through ambulatory oncology clinic visits and infusion support as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team. Every day, your expertise will contribute to breakthroughs in cancer treatment and bring hope to patients and families. Work in an academic medical environment with learning, mentorship and leadership opportunities Enjoy a day shift schedule with no nights or call Align with an organization where NPs have mentorship and support within the Center for Advanced Practice where Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are integral members, not an afterthought Who We’re Looking For: Current New York State RN licensure and NP certification, with current registration and prescriptive authority appropriate to the role. Graduate preparation and national NP certification must support the population served and meet organizational credentialing requirements at both sites. A minimum of 2 years of oncology experience is preferred, although highly motivated new graduates may be considered. Demonstrated ability to perform advanced clinical assessment, recognize treatment toxicities, communicate effectively with patients and caregivers and coordinate care within an interdisciplinary team. Willingness and ability to travel between Kingston and Poughkeepsie for scheduled cross-coverage are required. Maintain current BLS and ACLS certifications. Complete role-specific antineoplastic therapy safety education, infusion emergency-response training and initial and ongoing oncology competency validation consistent with ONS competencies and institutional policy. Other: Comprehensive salary and benefit package which includes malpractice coverage, CME Allowance, PSLF and 401k The highest standard of quality practice backed by comprehensive and collaborative support services Opportunities for continued professional development, mentoring and career advancement. Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physicians Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. About Us WMCHealth is a 1,900-bed healthcare system headquartered in Valhalla, New York, with 10 hospitals on seven campuses spanning 6,200 square miles of the Hudson Valley. WMCHealth employs more than 12,000 people and has nearly 3,000 attending physicians. From Level 1, Level 2 and Pediatric Trauma Centers, the region's only acute care children's hospital, an academic medical center, several community hospitals, dozens of specialized institutes and centers, a state-of-the-art Telemedicine program, skilled nursing, assisted living facilities, homecare services and one of the largest mental health systems in New York State, today WMCHealth is the pre-eminent provider of integrated healthcare in the Hudson Valley. Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, visit WMCHealth.org. All Are Welcome: Westchester Medical Center Health Network values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. About Us WMC Advanced Physician Services PC Benefits: We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes: Health Insurance Dental Vision Retirement Savings Plan Flexible Savings Account Paid Time Off Holidays Tuition Reimbursement #J-18808-Ljbffr Westchester Medical Center Health Network