Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner - Protouch Staffing : Job Details

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.