Nurse Practitioner (FNP or PNP)/Physician Assistant, Clinical Instructor, Neurology, Neuro-Oncology

Description

The Department of Neurology is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (FNP or PNP)/Physician Assistant for our neuro-oncology service.  This position will help bridge the gap of inpatient and outpatient care for neuro-oncology patients; assist with transition from inpatient acute care to short-term and long-term outpatient management. 

The NP/PA will assist physician with treatment plans, lab and chemo orders, respond to incoming phone messages from patient and make call backs to patient reporting response to attending physician.  The NP/PA will see new and follow up inpatient consults in addition to follow up outpatient appointments.  The NP/PA will make referrals to other healthcare providers and/or consult the physician for further definitive therapy; order and evaluate appropriate non-invasive diagnostic tests and procedures.  The NP/PA will instruct and counsel patients on health care, health maintenance, medical problems, treatment plans, nutrition or other related issues as appropriate. 

• Participates as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide continuity of care throughout various stages of treatment and follow-up.
• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to patients and families according to established collaborative protocols and standards of care.
• Performs physical examinations and provides preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and appropriate to patient needs.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate lab and diagnostic tests to assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs.
• Based on outcome of diagnostic, lab, and physical assessment findings, arranges for appropriate plan of care and follow-up.
• Records pertinent patient care findings in the medical record.
• Maintains interdisciplinary approach to planning and communicating patient care information by discussing patient data with appropriate physicians and other health care professionals.
• Evaluates outcomes of patient care and makes necessary revisions in care plan.
• Seeks and provides consultative services as required.
• Through patient education and counseling, incorporates the concepts of health maintenance, prevention, and promotion into daily practice.
• Demonstrates awareness of community resources and assists staff, patients, and families to effectively utilize them.
• Identifies own learning needs and assumes responsibility for maintaining current knowledge and competency in clinical practice area.
• Educates patients, families, and professionals through the development of educational materials, in-services, formal lectures, and/or publications.  Participate in support group, coordinate caregiver support.
• Participates in the quality assessment/improvement program for the service.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Nurse Practitioner:  Masters degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Nursing.  Licensed as Nurse Practitioner in New York State.  Excellent communication skills (both oral & written), interpersonal and organization skills are required.  Basic computer skills required.

Physician Assistant:  Bachelors Degree (foreign equivalent or higher) from an accredited Physician assistant (PA) school, current license and certificate to practice as a Physician Assistant (PA).  Excellent communication skills (both oral & written), interpersonal and organization skills are required.  Basic computer skills required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience treating and managing oncology patients.  Experience working in a fast paced, high volume inpatient environment.  Experience using EMR.

Application Instructions

All application materials must be submitted online.  Please use the Apply Now button to begin your application.  For technical support, please visit Interfolio's Support Site (https://support.interfolio.com/) or reach out to their Scholar Service Team at help@interfollio.com or (877) 997-8807. 

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jamie Friede at 631-444-8397.

Special Notes
Non-Tenure Track position.  FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. 

Anticipated Start Date:  As soon as possible.

Campus Description
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 Technology and Mana