Nurse Practitioner - Medical Oncology IMG - Mullica Hill

Job description

MAJOR FUNCTION:
Position Summary
The Oncology Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive care to patients with hematologic and solid-tumor malignancies, as well as benign hematologic conditions, across the continuum of care, from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship. In this role, you will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team including oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver evidence-based, high-quality care.
Position Responsibilities
Includes but is not limited to:
• Diagnose, evaluate, and manage a variety of oncologic and hematologic conditions
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the cancer center physician team
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory studies, diagnostic imaging, and other tests
• Prescribe medications, chemotherapy, supportive care, and other treatments
• Monitor patients for treatment response, adverse effects, and disease progression
• Provide symptom management and supportive care, including pain management and palliative care when appropriate
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, side effect management, and survivorship planning.
• Coordinate care with specialists, infusion services, radiation oncology, surgery, social work, nutrition, and other interdisciplinary team members
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, tumor boards, clinical protocols, and evidence-based practice projects.
• Document patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic medical record (EMR).

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and completed masters or postgraduate certificate Nurse Practitioners’ program.
• High quality of nursing competence and advanced leadership skills.

Certification/Licensure:
• Current registration with NJ State Board of Nursing.
• Certified by nationally recognized nurse practitioner organization.
• BLS Certification required.
• ACLS preferred.
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