Advanced Practitioner Position at Stony Brook Cancer Center Campus

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Clinical Instructor, Internal Medicine, Benign Hematology (114448)

Description: Long Island’s premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine represents Stony Brook University’s entire medical enterprise and serves Stony Brook University Hospital, Suffolk County’s only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center.

Descriptive Title: Clinical Instructor – Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for Stony Brook Cancer Center
Department: Medicine – Division of Hematology & Oncology Required

Qualifications: Current NYS RN license. Master’s degree in Nursing. NYS license and certification as an adult and/or family nurse practitioner or Physician Assistant’s degree with NYS License and certification.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the management and treatment of cancer patients, especially hematology patients. Excellent communication skills. Experience with chemotherapy toxicities and infusion reactions.

Responsibilities & Requirements: The APP will report to the Division Chief of Hematology/Oncology. Responsibilities may include all or some of the following:

• Independently assess and evaluate patients with benign hematology issues including anemia, cytopenias, and simple coagulopathies and hypercoagulable states at Stony Brook Cancer Center
• Provide outpatient follow-up for inpatient hematology consultations
• Initially assess and triage emergency department consultations
• Provide coverage for infusion center when needed including managing and treating infusion reactions
• Write orders for iron infusions, blood transfusions, and additional laboratory testing as needed
• Review, evaluate, and make recommendations regarding laboratory findings for patients.
• Manage outpatient phone calls including toxicity assessments and recommendations.
• Provide coverage and management for sick walk-ins.
• Educate patients and family members regarding their diagnoses and therapies
• Knowledge of basic software packages and hospital information systems (EMR).
• Additional responsibilities may also be required as the position evolves over time.