Nurse Practitioner- Inpatient Head/Neck Oncology

SUMMARY

The Nurse Practitioner plays a vital role in delivering comprehensive care to patients as part of the Head and Neck Cancer Team at Rochester General Hospital. Working under the general supervision of a physician or administrator, the NP performs thorough medical evaluations, assists with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and contributes to the development and implementation of treatment plans. This full-time, weekday position offers a unique opportunity to support complex oncology care in both clinical and surgical settings, with limited call responsibilities and a strong focus on collaborative, patient-centered care.

STATUS: Full-time

LOCATION: RGH

DEPARTMENT: Lipson Cancer Center

SCHEDULE: Days (Monday-Friday); Call Limited

This position is based within the hospital and provides direct support to the Head and Neck Cancer team. The Nurse Practitioner will work closely with Drs. John Coniglio, Andrew Coniglio, and William Stokes in the coordination and delivery of patient care.

ATTRIBUTES

• Compassionate, warm and patient focused

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision

• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• RNFA Required

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Satisfaction. Interacts on a frequent, regular and daily basis with patients, family members, medical/social/public services support, regulatory agencies and/or payor agencies. Interaction and communication requires expressed empathy, understanding, problem-solving, education, information gathering, process influencing and counseling.

• Medication & Orders. Prescribe medication, write orders, perform procedures and respond to emergency and/or immediate condition changes of acute, critically ill patients.

• Documentation. Obtain complete, detailed and accurate patient histories, review patient records, perform physical exams, record all pertinent data to develop comprehensive medical status, diagnosis and clinical treatment plan for all assigned patients.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

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