What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner, Hematology (Per Diem) position at Novellis Health?
Novellis Health is seeking a compassionate and highly motivated Nurse Practitioner specializing in Hematology to join our dynamic team. This per diem position (up to 2 days per week) offers scheduling flexibility and the opportunity to provide personalized care to patients with hematologic disorders in a collaborative and patient-centered environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, including patient history, physical examinations, and interpretation of diagnostic tests, for individuals with benign and malignant blood disorders.
- Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with hematologists and the multidisciplinary care team.
- Manage acute and chronic hematologic conditions such as anemia, thrombocytopenia, coagulopathies, and blood cancers under physician supervision.
- Prescribe and adjust medications, order laboratory and imaging studies, and evaluate treatment response and tolerance.
- Coordinate longitudinal care for patients receiving treatments such as transfusions, iron infusions, and targeted therapies.
- Provide education and counseling for patients and families on diagnosis, treatment options, medication management, disease monitoring, and lifestyle considerations.
- Monitor for adverse events, disease progression, and therapy complications; promptly address urgent clinical issues.
- Participate in hematology case conferences and multidisciplinary discussions to optimize patient outcomes.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation within the electronic medical record system.
- Contribute to quality improvement, clinical protocol development, and staff education initiatives.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program; Master’s or Doctorate degree required.
- Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of New York.
- National certification as an Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner required.
- Minimum 2 years of experience as an NP in hematology, oncology, internal medicine, or related field strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in the management of hematologic conditions and understanding of transfusion medicine.
- Strong assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and patient education abilities.
- Proficient in EMR documentation and coordination of multidisciplinary care.
- BLS certification required; OCN or hematology certification preferred.
Salary : $65 - $70