Clinical Instructor - Nurse Practitioner
Required Qualifications
Current NYS RN license. Master's degree in Nursing. NYS license as an adult and/or
family nurse practitioner. Three years of experience in the management of breast cancer
patients or at least six years of experience treating breast cancer patients as a
nurse. Knowledgeable on chemotherapy regiments for treating breast cancer and the
associated side effects profile. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional years of related experience. Chemotherapy certified, CBCN certification.
ONC certification. Knowledgeable on hormonal therapies and general treatment of breast
cancer patients.
Responsibilities & Requirements
The Nurse Practitioner will report to Dr. Stopeck in the Division of Hematology/Oncology
and be responsible for the following:
- Independently assess and evaluate new and follow up breast cancer patients at the
outpatient clinic of Stony Brook Cancer Center
- Perform physical exams and procedures related to patient participation on clinical
trials
- Present, discuss, and consent patients to appropriate clinical trials
- Review, evaluate, and make recommendations regarding laboratory findings for patients
- Manage complications of chemotherapy including writing chemotherapy orders
- Manage outpatient phone calls including toxicity assessments and recommendations
- Follow-up with patients regarding laboratory and radiology tests by telephone or in
person
- Provide coverage and management for sick walk-ins
- Provide coverage for patients with other cancers as necessary
- Educate patients and family members regarding breast cancer management and treatment
- Rotate through established "call" schedule for Physician extenders in the clinic regarding
infusion reactions
- Assist in transition of care planning
- Provide survivorship and long-term follow-up for breast cancer patients
- Initiate or participate in the research mission of the breast cancer program
- Demonstrate skills in collaboration, teamwork and problem solving to achieve goals
- Knowledge of basic software packages and hospital information systems (EMR)
- Additional responsibilities may also be requires as the position evolves over time
including clinical oversight of infusion area
Special Notes
This is a non-tenure track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime
provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order,
is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide
his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time
as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation.
If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the
Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.
Application Procedure
Those interested in this position should submit a State Employment Application, cover letter and resume/CV to the departmental address or fax below.
| Alison Stopeck, MD |
| Professor of Medicine |
| Department of Medicine/Division of Hematology-Oncology |
| Health Sciences Center, Level T15, Room 040 |
| Stony Brook University |
| Stony Brook, NY 11794-8174 |
| Fax: (631) 638-0915 |
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 Management, Medicine, Nursing and Social Welfare —
as well as the major centers and institutes, programs and more than 50 community-based
healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County. With 603 beds, Stony Brook University
Hospital serves as Suffolk County’s only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma
Center. Stony Brook Children’s, with more than 160 pediatric specialists, offers the
most advanced pediatric specialty care in the region.
| Official Job Title: |
Clinical Instructor - Nurse Practitioner |
| REF#: |
F-9782-17-06 |
| Campus: |
Health Sciences Center |
| Department: |
Medicine |
| Salary: |
Commensurate with Experience |
| Posting Start Date: |
06/19/2017 |
| Posting End Date: |
12/19/2017 |
Applications for this position must be received, as specified in the Application Procedure
Section, no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Time on 12/19/2017, unless specifically noted otherwise in the Special Notes Section.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Stony Brook University 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.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university
office of institutional diversity and equity at (631)632-6280.
| Job Category: Health Science and Medical Center Faculty |
Posting Date: 06/19/2017
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