Gynecologic Oncology Nurse Practitioner Position - Fairfield County, Connecticut
Company: Nuvance Health Connecticut
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
We are excited to announce the opening of a full-time Nurse
Practitioner (NP) within the Gynecologic Oncology Department at
Danbury and Norwalk Hospitals in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established practice
where you will enjoy significant autonomy while working alongside
respected and collegial gynecologic oncologists.Position
Overview:You will play a key role in providing comprehensive
assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patients
throughout their disease journey. You will be an integral member of
an interdisciplinary team, working across inpatient, ambulatory,
and outpatient settings.Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with attending physicians in obtaining medical
histories, performing physical examinations, and reviewing
diagnostic and therapeutic tests.
- Formulate and manage patient treatment plans, including
chemotherapy.
- Provide paid call coverage, including rounding at least one
weekend per month.Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current certification Nurse Practitioners.
- Active NP Connecticut State License.
- BLS certification and DEA License.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience in Women s Health or oncology preferred, but not
required. Previous surgical experience is not required.
- Availability to work approximately 40 hours per week in clinic
and outpatient settings.
- Ability to work about 3 days per week at Danbury Hospital and 2
days per week at Norwalk Hospital.
- Willingness to provide on-call coverage with support from a
gynecologic oncologist, including at least one weekend per month.
About Us:Danbury Hospital, founded in 1885, is a not-for-profit
community hospital offering exceptional care to the Greater Danbury
area. With 371 beds and a Level II Trauma Center, Danbury Hospital
handles approximately 70,000 ED visits per year. Norwalk Hospital,
with 366 beds and around 50,000 ED visits annually, also serves the
community with high-quality care. Both hospitals are affiliated
with prominent medical institutions, including the University of
Vermont College of Medicine, Ross University, American University
of the Caribbean, and Yale School of Medicine.As part of Nuvance
Health, we serve 1.5 million residents across New York and
Connecticut with a network of over 2,600 aligned physicians and
12,000 employees. Our organization includes seven hospitals, a
large network of primary care and specialty practices, and multiple
affiliated organizations.We offer a competitive salary,
comprehensive benefits, and allowances for continuing medical
education and professional dues.For more information or to apply
for this position, please contact Liza Stromberg, Physician
Recruiter, at , .We are a Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization
and therefore eligible employees may qualify for forgiveness of
certain federal student loans under the Public Service Loan
Forgiveness Program.WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Qualified
Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without
regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion,
gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or
veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other
classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local
law.Compensation Range: $115,000-$150,000 per year for full time,
relative to experienceCompensation Information:$115000.00 /
Annually - $150000.00 / Annually
Keywords: Nuvance Health Connecticut, Hamden , Gynecologic Oncology Nurse Practitioner Position - Fairfield County, Connecticut, Healthcare , Fairfield, Connecticut
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