Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient Hematology Oncology

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient Hematology Oncology Apply! Apply! Position Details

Department : PCMG-MAIN | Hematology and Oncology

Location : Phoenix

Shift : (Days Vary), Nights, 8am-5pm

Category : Advanced Practice Clinicians

Posting # : 932404

Employee Type : Full-Time

Position Summary

Posting Note : This APP position will primarily have responsibility for the Inpatient Oncology and Hematology patient population with an alternative schedule. This will primarily be nights / weekends with some opportunity to rotate thru daytime.

The provider will have alternating responsibility for patient care on inpatient services (Leukemia, Solid Tumor, Hematology). Additional opportunities for rotating between inpatient and outpatient Hematology or Oncology patient care may be available for individuals with Primary Care PNP / FNP or PA-C certification. Each inpatient oncology service cares for newly diagnosed patients as well as patients requiring readmission for scheduled chemotherapy, immunotherapy or to treat intercurrent treatment complications. Patients on the hematology service will be patients with hemoglobinopathies, bleeding disorders and other hematological diseases who require inpatient care.

Inpatient duties include, but are not limited to :

obtaining health history and performing physical examination

rounding with the inpatient team, consisting of attending, residents, fellows, nurses and other healthcare personnel

documentation in the Electronic Medical Record System (EMR)

ordering and managing chemotherapy and medications

ordering and managing schedule (II-IV) medications

assisting with admission, chemotherapy and protocol orders

ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and therapeutic modalities

performing procedures, such as bone marrow aspiration and biopsies, lumbar puncture (diagnostic or with chemotherapy instillation)

supporting fertility preservation

supporting research protocols

supporting and coordinating care with a multi-disciplinary team, e.g., nursing, residents, fellows, attendings, pharmacy, social work, specialty consultants

providing patient and family education

participating in nursing education

coordination of patient discharges, including home care orders

dictations as required

The position will include rotating weekend and holiday coverage. Participation in focused quality or research projects, is expected. Prior Hematology or Oncology experience is desirable, although not required. A Family Practice or Primary Care degree is acceptable for this position.

This position works in collaboration with the attending physicians and works within their scope of practice to provide excellent clinical care for patients. Plays a critical role in the patient family medical team. Professional who may practice in hospital’s inpatient and / or outpatient setting.

Position Duties

Conducts comprehensive health history, physical assessments and plans for infants, children and young adults with acute and chronic health conditions. Utilizes advanced assessment skills to manage a cohort of patients.

Orders and prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, and performs other therapeutic or corrective measures to treat illness and improve health status.

Formulates family centered plan of care. Performs daily documents as necessary. Collaborated and coordinated care with other team members.

Collects data and analyzes when necessary.

Performs any needed advanced procedures that are associated with their credentialing process DOP.

Utilizes the most up to date and evidence based practice for plan of care and able to alter the plan according to family needs and effectiveness or plan.

Serves as an educational resource to patient / family / nursing staff / provider team and other health care teams as needed.

Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competences, certifying body renewals, seeking educational offerings when available, and participates in the professional development of others which may include Advanced Practice Provider students, Residents and Medical Students. Acts as a preceptor / mentor for those new in department.

Demonstrates commitment to patient safety by bring up concerns in appropriate manner, reporting through appropriate channels, and ensuring change of practice when necessary. Demonstrates shared accountability of safe practice.

Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by :

Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties

Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies

Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders

Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

We place children and families at the center of all we do

We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way

We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact

We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future

We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

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Master’s or Doctorate degree from an Accreditation Commission for Nursing (ACEN) and / or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited graduate school of nursing in Pediatric Acute care, Pediatric primary care or Family Medicine OR Master’s degree from nationally accredited ARC-PA program.

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Excellent interpersonal skills, strong verbal communication, and basic computer skills.

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Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association or obtained by start date.

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Current State of Arizona certification as a Nurse Practitioner OR Current State of Arizona certification as a Physician Assistant or obtained by start date.

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National board certification to match area of education OR maintain certificate in National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

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Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure / Risk Potential

Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly

Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly

Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly

Physical Requirement - Pushing / pulling - Constantly

Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly

Physical Requirement - Sitting - Occasionally

Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently

Physical Requirement - Stooping / crouching / kneeling / crawling - Frequently

Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly

Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly

Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly

Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Constantly

Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Occasionally

Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and / or computer equipment - Constantly

Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently

Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally

Occupational Exposure / Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable

Occupational Exposure / Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable

Occupational Exposure / Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable

Occupational Exposure / Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable

Occupational Exposure / Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable

Occupational Exposure / Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable

Occupational Exposure / Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable

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