Nurse Practitioner

Title: Nurse Practitioner - Genetics and Personalized Cancer Prevention (GPCP) program  

Location: Upper East Side  

Org Unit: WCINYP Clinical Operations 

Work Days:  

Weekly Hours: 35.00 

Exemption Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $145, $156,

*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices 

Position Summary

This Nurse Practitioner role is housed within the Department of Radiology but is fully dedicated to the Genetics and Personalized Cancer Prevention (GPCP) program. In this position, you'll care for patients seeking cancer genomics risk assessment, genetic testing, and individualized cancer surveillance planning.

You'll follow high-risk patients longitudinally—whether they carry a pathogenic variant or have elevated risk based on personal or family history—and work within a multidisciplinary team focused on prevention, early detection, and precision medicine.

A strong genetics background is not required. We provide comprehensive training, clinical resources, and mentorship. All NPs also complete a Cancer Genomics Risk Assessment Certification Course, offered virtually and fully reimbursed by the department upon successful completion.

Our program currently offers clinics at main campus and the Long Island City practice, with expansion underway to Brooklyn Heights and our new Midtown Manhattan flagship site at 575 Lexington (opening Winter This position will be primarily onsite at our Long Island City location and the Midtown flagship office.

Additionally, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible for direct patient care and coordination within specialty area(s). Assesses patients by means of health history and physical examination.  Initiates and orders selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as determined by specialty area(s) following appropriate clinical protocols. Educates and councils patients as appropriate by department and specialty practice standards. Confers with physicians and other health care providers in completing and implementing appropriate patient treatment plans.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9-5 

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for direct patient care on an outpatient and/or inpatient service.
  
• Evaluates new and/or established patients by obtaining comprehensive and focused health histories and performing both limited and complete physical examinations as appropriate.
  
• Orders labs, imaging, diagnostic testing, and consultations. Reviews and interprets results to develop patient care plan. Prescribes medications and therapeutic interventions as appropriate, following accepted standard of care and practice guidelines.
  
• Depending on department and training, performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
  
• Enters the above in patients' medical records in accordance with documentation best practice standards.
  
• Counsels/educates patients and their care providers on acute/chronic disease management, disease prevention and health promotion, considering age, education, psychosocial needs, and cultural background to ensure safe, complete, & culturally competent care.
  
• Confers with specialists, attending physicians, residents, nursing staff, and/or other health care providers to promote continuity of care and optimize patient outcomes.
  
• Participates in performance improvement and educational activities as appropriate.
  
• Assists in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable.
  
• Performs related duties & responsibilities as determined by patient or practice needs and as required by delineation of privileges, in accordance with legal scope of practice and departmental protocols.
  

Education

• Master's of Science Degree in Nursing
  

Experience

Approximately 2 or more years of clinical experience as an NP in a physician practice or hospital setting, preferably within a related specialty.

New graduates with related RN experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills.
  
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
  
• A team oriented individual that works collaboratively to achieve team goals.
  

Licenses and Certifications

• NYS Registered Nurse Practitioner (NP) license and current NP registration
  
• NYS Registered Professional Nurse license and current RN registration
  
• Applicable National Board Certification (such as ANCC, PNCB, etc)
  
• Current BLS (must be issued by American Heart Association)
  
• Infection Control Certificate
  
• Current Narcotics DEA registration certificate
  

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

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Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRRA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

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