Nurse Practitioner-Oncology

Working collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers, the NP plays a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across the continuum of cancer treatment. Overview: Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Overview:

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.

 

Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

 

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

Job Summary:

Job Summary:The Oncology Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides comprehensive healthcare services to oncology patients, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. Working collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers, the NP plays a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across the continuum of cancer treatment.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough physical assessments and health histories of oncology patients.

• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions related to oncology.

• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with the oncology team.

• Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests including blood work, imaging, and biopsies.

• Prescribe medications, including chemotherapy and supportive care treatments, within the scope of practice.

• Provide symptom management and supportive care, including pain, nausea, fatigue, and emotional distress.

• Educate patients and families on disease processes, treatment plans, side effects, and preventive measures.

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.

• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments as needed.

• Document all patient interactions accurately and in a timely manner in the EMR.

• Assist in clinical trials and research activities as applicable.

• Serve as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care.

Salary: $135,000-$150,000

Salary may reflect bonuses and incentives 

Qualifications:

• Master s Degree in a Nurse Practitioner Program: Family or Adult Geriatrics
• Current New York State License as a Nurse Practitioner.
• National Board Certification require
• American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus
• EMR/EHR experience a plus
• New Grads are Encourage to Apply

 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.