Advance Practice Nurse, Ambulatory - Melanoma Renal Oncology

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive assessment, triage, and management of patient and family needs throughout the disease process as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team in inpatient, ambulatory, and outpatient settings.
• Collaborates with supervising or collaborating physicians per state laws, hospital regulations, policies, clinical pathways, and protocols; may provide autonomous, team‑based care for designated patient populations (depending on specialty and scope).
• Obtains medical histories and performs physical examinations.
• Orders, reviews, and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests, including imaging.
• Develops and manages patient treatment plans.
• Prescribes medications and treatments consistent with institutional and state guidelines.
• Performs clinical procedures within professional scope and competency, including assistance in surgical procedures when credentialed.
• Responds to emergency situations in alignment with YNHHS policies.
• Educates patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, side effects, and available resources; provides admission instructions, ongoing care guidance, and discharge planning.
• Provides psychosocial support to patients, families, and significant others while maintaining ethical and professional standards of care.
• Ensures accurate, timely, and complete documentation in compliance with hospital, legal, and regulatory requirements; safeguards patient information.
• Maintains compliance with all applicable healthcare regulations, standards, and best‑practice recommendations; promotes patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Engages in ongoing professional development to maintain and enhance clinical competency; serves as a clinical resource and educator; participates in orientation and educational initiatives; reports safety events; maintains licensure and certification; precepts students; collaborates on research, quality improvement, performance improvement initiatives, and protocol development.

• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program.
• Clinical working experience as an NP/PA in the specialty/service line is preferred but not required.
• APRNs, PAs, CRNAs, and CNMs must be appointed to the Affiliated Medical Staff of a YNHHS hospital and go through the Medical Staff credentialing process.
• Active PA Certification (NCCPA) and Connecticut State Physician Assistant License; ACLS/BLS Certified; DEA License when indicated.
• For pediatric positions: PALS and NRP Certification as appropriate.
• Additional licensure, certifications, and continuing education credits may be required based on position and specialty.

• Competitive salary; comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Pension plan; matched tax‑sheltered annuity plan and Roth contributions.
• Employee wellness initiatives and support programs.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Relocation assistance.

YNHHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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