Current New York State RN licensure and NP certification with prescriptive authority.
Minimum of 2 years of oncology experience preferred; motivated new graduates may be considered.
Ability to perform advanced clinical assessments and recognize treatment toxicities.
Effective communication skills with patients and caregivers.
Willingness to travel between Kingston and Poughkeepsie for cross-coverage.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive outpatient histories and examinations, assessing functional status and treatment toxicities.
Provide oncology clinic visits, including pretreatment assessments and post-treatment surveillance.
Assess readiness for various therapies and manage treatment plans within approved protocols.
Support infusion center operations, ensuring safety checks and adherence to medication policies.
Evaluate and manage cancer-related symptoms and initiate emergency measures as needed.
Provide telephone and electronic symptom triage and monitor medication adherence.
Educate patients and caregivers on treatment goals and self-management strategies.
Coordinate supportive care and connect patients with necessary resources.
Benefits
Comprehensive salary and benefit package including malpractice coverage and CME allowance.
Opportunities for continued professional development and mentoring.
Work in an academic medical environment with leadership opportunities.
Day shift schedule with no nights or call.
Supportive environment where NPs are integral members of the team.
Full Job Description
Shape the Future of Cancer Care
WMCHealth's Cancer Center, in collaboration with the Center for Advanced Practice, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) for ambulatory hematology/oncology and infusion services. The NP will provide comprehensive outpatient assessment, treatment-related follow-up, symptom management, and infusion support in partnership with oncologists, NPs, PAs, infusion nurses, pharmacists, and other interdisciplinary team members. This position will cross-cover Health Alliance Hospital in Kingston, NY, and MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Ambulatory Clinic and Infusion Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive and focused outpatient histories and examinations; assess functional status, comorbidities, medication use, symptoms, and treatment toxicities; order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies within scope and privileges.
Provide oncology clinic visits, pretreatment assessments, on-treatment follow-up, and post-treatment surveillance. Apply disease biology, staging, and relevant biomarker information to care planning with the oncology team.
Assess readiness for chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and supportive infusions. Review the treatment plan, laboratory results, organ function, medication interactions, and documented consent; prescribe, renew, hold, or modify therapy only within granted privileges and approved treatment protocols, with oncology consultation as indicated.
Provide clinical support in the infusion center with infusion nurses and pharmacy. Participate in required treatment-order verification and safety checks; follow hazardous-drug, infection-prevention, and medication-safety policies.
Evaluate and manage cancer-related symptoms and treatment adverse effects using current evidence-based pathways. Recognize infusion reactions, extravasation, immune-related adverse events, and other oncologic emergencies; initiate site-approved emergency measures and arrange urgent oncology consultation or emergency-department transfer when care exceeds ambulatory capabilities.
Provide telephone and electronic symptom triage during assigned coverage, timely reassessment, and closed-loop follow-up of abnormal results. Monitor oral anticancer medication adherence, access, interactions, and toxicity with nursing and pharmacy partners.
Educate patients and caregivers using shared decision-making and teach-back about treatment goals, expected adverse effects, self-management, medication safety, and when and how to seek urgent help. Address fertility preservation, pregnancy prevention, and reproductive risks when relevant.
Coordinate supportive and palliative care, survivorship, prevention, psychosocial support, and referrals. Assess language, cultural, transportation, financial, and other barriers to care and connect patients with appropriate resources.
Cross-cover ambulatory clinic and infusion services at Kingston and Poughkeepsie. Maintain required credentialing and site-specific orientation at both locations; use consistent clinical pathways and structured handoffs that identify active treatment, pending results, toxicity concerns, follow-up responsibility, and escalation contacts.
Document timely care plans in the electronic health record; use approved digital and telehealth tools when applicable. Participate in evidence appraisal, quality improvement, safety reporting, interdisciplinary learning, and ongoing oncology competency validation.
Why Join Us?
Provide meaningful continuity of care through ambulatory oncology clinic visits and infusion support as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
Every day, your expertise will contribute to breakthroughs in cancer treatment and bring hope to patients and families.
Work in an academic medical environment with learning, mentorship, and leadership opportunities
Enjoy a day shift schedule with no nights or call
Align with an organization where NPs have mentorship and support within the Center for Advanced Practice where Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are integral members, not an afterthought
Who We're Looking For:
Current New York State RN licensure and NP certification, with current registration and prescriptive authority appropriate to the role. Graduate preparation and national NP certification must support the population served and meet organizational credentialing requirements at both sites.
A minimum of 2 years of oncology experience is preferred, although highly motivated new graduates may be considered.
Demonstrated ability to perform advanced clinical assessment, recognize treatment toxicities, communicate effectively with patients and caregivers, and coordinate care within an interdisciplinary team.
Willingness and ability to travel between Kingston and Poughkeepsie for scheduled cross-coverage are required.
Maintain current BLS and ACLS certifications. Complete role-specific antineoplastic therapy safety education, infusion emergency-response training, and initial and ongoing oncology competency validation consistent with ONS competencies and institutional policy.
Other:
Comprehensive salary and benefit package which includes malpractice coverage, CME Allowance, PSLF, and 401k
The highest standard of quality practice backed by comprehensive and collaborative support services
Opportunities for continued professional development, mentoring and career advancement.
About Westchester Medical Group, P.C.
Westchester Medical Group, P.C. is a medical group practice located in White Plains, NY that specializes in Internal Medicine and Cardiology. The group has been providing high-quality medical care to patients in Westchester County for over 30 years. The practice has several locations throughout the county and offers a wide range of services, including primary care, cardiology, gastroenterology, and dermatology. The group is committed to providing personalized care to each patient and has a team of highly trained physicians and staff. Westchester Medical Group, P.C. is privately held and headquartered in White Plains, NY.
