Nurse Practitioner-Oncology

Oncology Nurse Practitioner

The Oncology Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides comprehensive healthcare services to oncology patients, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. Working collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers, the NP plays a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across the continuum of cancer treatment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough physical assessments and health histories of oncology patients.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions related to oncology.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with the oncology team.
• Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests including blood work, imaging, and biopsies.
• Prescribe medications, including chemotherapy and supportive care treatments, within the scope of practice.
• Provide symptom management and supportive care, including pain, nausea, fatigue, and emotional distress.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, treatment plans, side effects, and preventive measures.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments as needed.
• Document all patient interactions accurately and in a timely manner in the EMR.
• Assist in clinical trials and research activities as applicable.
• Serve as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care.

Salary: $135,000-$150,000

Salary may reflect bonuses and incentives

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in a Nurse Practitioner Program: Family or Adult Geriatrics
• Current New York State License as a Nurse Practitioner.
• National Board Certification require
• American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus
• EMR/EHR experience a plus
• New Grads are Encourage to Apply

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.