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