Advance Practice Nurse, Ambulatory - Melanoma Renal Oncology

Overview

Benefits

Competitive salary, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Pension plan matched tax-sheltered annuity plan and Roth contributions. Employment Perks- Employee wellness initiatives and support programs. Professional development and continuing education opportunities. Yale New Haven Health includes Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial, and Westerly hospitals; several specialty networks; and Northeast Medical Group, a physician-led multi-specialty group with over 1,000 physicians. Intriguing cities with something for everyone, whether you love arts, history, parks or delicious food.

Responsibilities

• 1.
• Clinical Care The Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides comprehensive assessment, triage, and management of patient and family needs throughout the disease process as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Working in inpatient, ambulatory, and outpatient settings, the NP/PA delivers high-quality patient care across diagnostic, treatment, and prognostic phases.
• The NP/PA collaborates with supervising or collaborating physicians in accordance with state laws, hospital regulations, policies, clinical pathways, and protocols.
• Depending on specialty and scope, the role may include autonomous, team-based care for designated patient populations.
• Key responsibilities include: Obtaining medical histories and performing physical examinations Ordering, reviewing, and interpreting diagnostic and therapeutic tests, including imaging Developing and managing patient treatment plans Prescribing medications and treatments consistent with institutional and state guidelines Performing clinical procedures within professional scope and competency In select specialties, the NP/PA may assist as a first or second assistant in surgical procedures when educational and credentialing requirements are met.
• Additional clinical responsibilities may include responding to emergency situations in alignment with YNHHS policies.
• 2.
• Patient Education & Psychosocial Support The NP/PA educates patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, side effects, and available resources.
• In collaboration with the supervising physician, this may include admission instructions, ongoing care guidance, and discharge planning.
• As part of a multidisciplinary team, the NP/PA provides compassionate psychosocial support to patients, families, and significant others, maintaining ethical and professional standards of care.
• 3.
• Information Management The NP/PA ensures accurate, timely, and complete documentation in compliance with hospital, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• They are responsible for safeguarding patient information in all formats to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
• 4.
• Quality Management The NP/PA demonstrates professionalism, ethical conduct, compassion, and a strong commitment to patient care.
• Responsibilities include maintaining compliance with all applicable healthcare regulations, standards, and best-practice recommendations while consistently promoting patient safety and quality outcomes.
• 5.
• Professional Development The NP/PA actively engages in ongoing professional development to maintain and enhance clinical competency.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• EXPERIENCE 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.
• To be eligible, evidence of current competence to practice as an APRN, PA, CRNA, or CNM must be provided.
• This includes obtaining appropriate reference letters from physicians and other practitioners during the Medical Staff appointment process.
• LICENSURE Active PA Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Connecticut State Physician Assistant License, ACLS/BLS Certified, when indicated for position profile DEA License.
• Pediatric position profile PALS, when indicated for neonatal care NRP Certification.
• Additional licensure, certifications and/or continuing education credits may be required during employment based on position and area of specialty.
• OR Connecticut State Registered Nurse License, Connecticut State Nurse Practitioner License, Board specialty certification, as appropriate for position profile ACLS/BLS Certified, when indicated for position profile DEA License.

Additional Information

To learn more, please email our In-House Provider Recruiter

• Dalton Hazlet, dalton.hazlet@ynhh.org
• Or schedule a meeting,
• Book time with
• Hazlet,
• Dalton:
• Meeting
• Websites: www.northeastmedicalgroup.org/careers www.ynhhs.org EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

YNHHS Requisition ID: 178506