Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Instructor, Internal Medicine, Hematology & Oncology (160434)

Nurse Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology

Long Island's premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine, represents Stony Brook University's entire medical enterprise and serves Southampton Hospital and Phillips Family Cancer Center in Southampton. The APP will report to the Division Chief of Hematology/Oncology.

Job Description

• Independently assess and evaluate patients with benign hematology issues including anemia, cytopenias, and simple coagulopathies and hypercoagulable states at PFCC.
• Provide outpatient follow-up for oncology and hematology consultations and patients.
• Provide cross coverage for the infusion center when needed, including managing and treating infusion reactions.
• Provide Southampton Hospital coverage as needed.
• Write orders for chemotherapy and renew prescriptions.
• Review, evaluate, and make recommendations regarding laboratory findings for patients.
• Manage outpatient phone calls including toxicity assessments and recommendations.
• Provide coverage and management for sick walk-ins.
• Educate patients and family members regarding their diagnoses and therapies.
• Participate in tumor boards.
• Rotational weekend and post-hours phone coverage.
• Knowledge of basic software packages and hospital information systems (EMR).
• Additional responsibilities may also be required as the position evolves over time.

Requirements

• Current NYS RN license.
• Master's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Nursing.
• NYS license and certification as an adult and/or family nurse practitioner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the management and treatment of cancer and hematology patients.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with chemotherapy.

Community Overview

Long Island's premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine, represents Stony Brook University's entire medical enterprise and integrates all of Stony Brook's health-related initiatives: education, research, and patient care. It encompasses Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children's Hospital, the five Health Sciences schools—Dental Medicine, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and Social Welfare—as well as the major centers and institutes, programs, and more than 50 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County. With 624 beds, Stony Brook University Hospital serves as Suffolk County's only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center. Stony Brook Children's, with more than 180 pediatric specialists in 30 specialties, offers the most advanced pediatric specialty care in the region. In the Medical and Research Translation (MART) building, two floors are occupied by Stony Brook University Cancer Center's outpatient services, and four floors are devoted to cancer research. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential core values at Stony Brook Medicine. We believe we do our best and most impactful work when we leverage our diverse, equitable, and inclusive perspectives. We are proud to recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation. In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request. It can also be viewed online at the University Police website.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.