Infusion Nurse Practitioner – Phillips Family Cancer Center

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Nurse Practitioner will be required to oversee chemotherapy infusion, injection, and oral medications. They will be expected to perform oncological procedures as needed, i.e. help with lines and portacath issues. This position requires the candidate to be familiar with chemotherapeutic agents and regimens, manage complications of therapy, and interpret laboratory and imaging results. This candidate will aid the physician in following patient’s treatments, results, and working in a collaborative nature with the primary medical oncologist including performing administrative and clinical tasks to support the work of Med Onc Physician.

JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Overlook infusions. Manage infusion reactions, treatment-related toxicities, and treat as appropriate.
• Manage/ renew ongoing infusion chemo orders, modify as directed by collaborating physician. 
• Place/ renew orders for non-chemotherapy infusion, injections as directed by collaborating physician. 
• Manage orders for blood transfusion. 
• Manage/coordinate prescriptions for radiological studies, procedures, LW prior to treatment. 
• Obtain consent for tx if required by institution. 
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, chemotherapy toxicities, expected side effects, and symptom management. 
• Independently assess and evaluate patients presenting for an infusion at PFCC with new or progressive symptoms/signs. 
• Review, evaluate, and make recommendations regarding laboratory and radiology findings for patients seen in the infusion center. 
• Manage outpatient phone calls regarding treatment related toxicity. 
• Participate in continuous quality improvement efforts as needed. 
• Knowledge of basic software packages and hospital information systems (EMR). 
• Prescribe medications and supportive therapies within scope of practice. 
• Support clinical trials by assessing eligibility, monitoring adverse events, and documenting research related data when applicable. 
• Performs other duties as assigned to support patient care and organizational objectives. 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• NYS Licensed Nurse Practitioner. 
• 2+ years’ experience in Medical Oncology. 
• AED Certification. 
• Current BLS & ACLS provider certification from the American Heart Association. 
• Ability to effectively interrelate with all members of the healthcare team. 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in a clinical setting. 
• Experience with Chemotherapy. 
• EMR – Cerner/Powerchart. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking.
• Assist with lifting/helping patients in and out of the infusion chairs.
• Considerable stooping, bending, kneeling.

As part of employment at Southampton Hospital, there may be occasions when travel to other locations is needed to support operational needs.

Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application. 

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. 
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair. 
• This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities. 

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established based on relevant experience.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBSH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck!

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements: 

Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Employee Health Services*

• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer. 

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

Company Overview:

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital as part of Stony Brook Medicine provides direct access to the highest level of academic-based medical care. Located in the heart of the village of Southampton, two hours from New York City, the hospital provides healthcare services to a diverse community of year-round residents, second homeowners and vacationers. The population, about 75,000 in the winter months, increases sharply to more than 300,000 in the summer. Stony Brook Southampton Hospital has been recognized as a Long Island Top Workplace by Newsday among large employers (defined as having 500+ employees). 

StaffCo is a Professional Employer Organization, commonly referred to as a PEO, duty organized and registered under the New York Professional Employer Organization Law. StaffCo and SUNY have entered into a professional employer agreement under which StaffCo is the employer of Stony Brook Southampton employees and responsible for employment, including, promotions, disciplines, terminations, the day-to-day direction and supervision of work, as well as labor relations and collective bargaining. StaffCo is fully responsible for providing all payroll and human resource services, including the payment of wages, collecting and reporting payroll taxes and maintaining any and all employee benefits.  SUNY Stony Brook Hospital is responsible for the operation of the hospital and provision of health care and is the co-employer as is necessary to conduct its responsibilities and for related licensure, regulatory or statutory requirements and obligations.    

Given StaffCo’s employment responsibilities, it is deemed the “employer” for employment and labor law purposes.  Thus, the employees are private sector employees of StaffCo, not public sector employees of SUNY.  The private sector nature of the StaffCo employees has been approved by NYS Civil Service and upheld in a decision by the US National Labor Relations Board.

Stony Brook Medicine 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.

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.