Inpatient Hematology-Oncology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Quick Facts

• Role: Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) — Inpatient Hematology-Oncology

• Setting: Inpatient cancer team

• Schedule: Up to 14 shifts/month; typically 1 week on/1 week off rotation; 12-hour shifts (7:00p–7:00a / 7:00a–7:00p); night rotation with night incentive; weekend and holiday coverage

• Time off/education: 80 hours of CME + generous PTO

Description

Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) for an inpatient hematology/oncology team. You will perform diagnostic and therapeutic tasks under physician responsibility and supervision to establish diagnoses and plan therapy, including triage, assessment, coordination of follow-up, and communication of lab/procedure results. Once competent, you will perform bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial assessments and triage based on presenting condition information

• Track pertinent procedures and laboratory results; discuss with the physician; return calls to patients and families regarding results and care plans

• Assist with arranging appropriate follow-up in coordination with the outpatient cancer institute team

• Participate in joint rounds with attending physicians and fellows

• Assist with prior authorization for medications, diagnostic studies, and treatments as time allows

• Once competent, perform or assist with bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures

• Participate in BMT meetings and help implement BMT policies and procedures as time allows

• Support implementation of cancer institute and special initiatives as time allows

Requirements

• Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (required)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) license

• Certified Nurse Practitioner credential (American Academy of Nurse Practitioners)

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits from day one (vision, dental, and prescription coverage as applicable for full-time and part-time roles)

• 80 hours of CME and generous PTO