Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner

We are looking for an experienced ONCOLOGY Nurse Practitioner to join a growing oncology department in our multi-specialty practice group.

Salary is based on experience and qualifications. Must be licensed RN/APN in the state of New Jersey.

Provides advanced oncologic nursing assessment and documentation; including history and

physical for complex hematology/oncology adult patients in the outpatient setting.

In-patient hospital rounding as per provided schedule; including assessments, appropriate

supportive care, blood components, fluid and electrolyte replacements, and all other oncology

treatment modalities as prescribed. In-patient rounding schedule is inclusive of weekends and

holidays.

Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic treatments and non-pharmacologic modalities.

Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient's disease-specific

needs.

Monitors the effectiveness of interventions prescribed.

Facilitates the patient's transition within and between health care settings, e.g. admitting,

transferring, and discharging.

Provides education to patients, families, and significant others.

Acts as an information resource to students, health care professionals, patients, and the public.

Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.

May participate in research and related activities.

Work closely with physicians in management of oncologic patient case load.

On call coverage of hematology/oncology practice.

Minimum qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program

Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensure

Current Nurse Practitioner certification in Oncology

Current provider card in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Eligible for hospital privileges with Minimum of 1-2 years' experience in the Nurse Practitioner role

preferred.

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