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 FT position available, M-F

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for adult oncology patients within the Wilmot Cancer Institute Psycho-Oncology Program and the Pluta Cancer Center. The NP functions as an embedded behavioral health provider within a multidisciplinary oncology team and collaborates closely with medical oncology, surgical oncology, radiation oncology, psychology, social work, nursing, palliative care, and psychiatry to improve access to evidence-based mental health care for patients with cancer.  The position combines direct psychiatric care with program development, interdisciplinary consultation, education, and support of integrated behavioral health initiatives, including the Collaborative Care Model.  The NP will also participate in the education of learners (students and new employees), using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing, and skill training. Qualifications: must be a licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in NYS.

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Nurse Practitioner

Require a Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner, an active New York State Registered Nurse license in good standing, an active New York State Nurse Practitioner licensure in good standing and current national certification as an Nurse Practitioner.

NPs will demonstrate clinical competence, superior verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal effectiveness and customer relation skills, computer competence and must have an active desire to learn. The APP will participate in the education of learners (students and new employees), using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing and skill training.

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