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Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient Hematology Oncol

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc., Mission, Texas, United States, 78512


Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient Hematology Oncology

Department: PCMG-MAIN | Hematology and OncologyCategory: Advanced Practice CliniciansLocation: PhoenixEmployee Type: RegularPosting #: 865345Posted On: 7/29/2024Position 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 through 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 examinationRounding with the inpatient team, consisting of attending, residents, fellows, nurses and other healthcare personnelDocumentation in the Electronic Medical Record System (EMR)Ordering and managing chemotherapy and medicationsOrdering and managing schedule (II-IV) medicationsAssisting with admission, chemotherapy and protocol ordersOrdering and interpreting diagnostic tests and therapeutic modalitiesPerforming procedures, such as bone marrow aspiration and biopsies, lumbar puncture (diagnostic or with chemotherapy instillation)Supporting fertility preservationSupporting research protocolsSupporting and coordinating care with a multi-disciplinary teamProviding patient and family educationParticipating in nursing educationCoordination of patient discharges, including home care ordersDictations as requiredThe 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.Orders and prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.Formulates family centered plan of care.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.Serves as an educational resource to patient/family/nursing staff/provider team and other health care teams.Participates in own professional development and acts as a preceptor/mentor for those new in department.Demonstrates commitment to patient safety.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.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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