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.

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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