This is an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) job opening.
Both qualified NP and PA applicants will be considered.
NPs are directed to apply to job # 276194 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 276195
A total of one (1), 0.5 FTE Advanced Practice Professional (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.
- Provides care to pediatric and young adult hematology/oncology patients.
- Oversees pediatric infusion center (infusion primarily for hematology, oncology, and gastroenterology patients) and responds to urgent medical needs.
- Coordinates care between multi-disciplinary team, including outpatient, infusion, and inpatient care teams.
- Evaluates patients in outpatient pediatric hematology/oncology clinic, both under supervision of physician and independently.
- Orders outpatient chemotherapy under physician supervisions.
- Performs procedures, including bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures, and intrathecal chemotherapy administration.
- Collaborates with clinical nurses on patient education, support, and care coordination, including via telephone encounters.
- Assists in admission of pediatric hematology/oncology patients to hospital.
- Consults with other hospital providers on patient care.
- Assumes additional duties as needed and works within scope of licensure.
Required Qualifications: Nurse Practitioner
- Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner specialty certification in the State of Michigan.
- Current specialty certification as an Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in the State of Michigan OR as a Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner with 2 years of RN or NP experience managing pediatric hematology/oncology patients.
- Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Certification as a Nurse Practitioner recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
- DEA license
- PALS certification (or ability to obtain prior to start date).
- Two or more years of clinical experience in inpatient pediatric hematology/oncology
- Two or more years of advanced practice provider experience
Required Qualifications: Physician Assistant
- Current licensure to practice in the State of Michigan.
- Satisfactory completion of physician assistant program accredited by ARC-PA or one of its predecessors agencies.
- Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- DEA license
- PALS certification (or ability to obtain prior to start date).
- Two or more years of clinical experience in inpatient pediatric hematology/oncology
- Two or more years of advanced practice provider experience
NOTE:
*Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.
In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.
RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.
- Hematology or oncology certification
- Outstanding communication skills
- Experience performing lumbar punctures, bone marrow biopsies, and/or administering intrathecal chemotherapy
- Demonstrated leadership in work setting or other professional activities.
20 hours per week
Primary daytime coverage with potential for off shifts
Location: Trinity Health Oakland with potential crossover at C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine (UPAMM), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with Physician Assistant opportunities please contact Nurse and Physician Assistant Recruitment at (734) 936-5183 or e-mail [email protected]. For a current listing of all open PA job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visit www.UMHSpa.org.
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