Full Time Oncology Job Schenectady, NY
PR/313733
yesterday
Posted by: Tandym Health
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Job Description
A healthcare facility in Upstate New York is actively seeking a patient-oriented and dedicated Oncology Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (NP/PA) to join their growing oncology team at their Facility in Schenectady. In this role, the Oncology Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (NP/PA) provides healthcare services to patients, encompassing health promotion, cancer prevention, acute and chronic illness care, and education and counseling for patients and their families.
About the Opportunity:
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Hours: Standard business hours
Specialty: Oncology
Responsibilities:
The Oncology Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
- Assess patients' physical and psychological status through interviews, health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic studies
- Conduct patient examinations and collect physical condition information
- Order medical equipment, supplies, and various diagnostic tests (e.g., lab tests, X-rays, CT scans)
- Develop treatment plans in collaboration with physicians, including disease diagnosis and appropriate care plans
- Provide patient care, including administering injections, immunizations, wound care, and prescribing medications and therapies under supervision
- Interpret and evaluate findings from diagnostic studies, ensuring therapeutic plans align with patients' ongoing care needs
- Document patient history, admission notes, care plans, progress notes, discharge notes, and follow-up letters
- Supervise and coordinate the duties of procedural assistants, ensuring departmental policies and standards of care are maintained
Qualifications:
- Current NYS Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Certification
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Desired:
- Oncology experience and knowledge
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