Advanced Practice Provider OP - Transplant & Cell Therapy

University of Tennessee • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

The University of Tennessee Medical Center's Transplant & Cellular Therapy (TCT) Program continues to experience significant growth and expansion across both inpatient and outpatient services. As the only comprehensive TCT program in East Tennessee, we provide advanced care for patients undergoing autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation, CAR-T cell therapy, tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy, and emerging gene-editing treatments. Our expanding patient volumes and clinical complexity have created the need for an additional Nurse Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary care team. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will play an essential role in the coordination and delivery of care for patients across the inpatient and outpatient TCT service lines. This position includes responsibilities in the inpatient transplant unit, outpatient cellular infusion clinic, and apheresis center, ensuring continuity and quality of care throughout the patient journey. The NP will participate in a rotating on-call schedule shared among the existing clinical team to provide comprehensive coverage for urgent patient needs. This individual will collaborate closely with TCT physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and ancillary staff to deliver evidence-based care in a fast-paced, evolving clinical environment.

Requirements

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current or eligible for Tennessee Advanced Practice Nurse licensure and national certification (ACNP or FNP).
• Prior experience in Hematology/Oncology, Blood and Marrow Transplant, or Critical Care preferred.
• Experience managing immunocompromised patients, infusional therapies, or high-acuity clinical populations is strongly desired.

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities in a dynamic clinical setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to respond quickly to evolving patient and team needs.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and professional growth within a leading academic medical center.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients receiving cellular therapy and stem cell transplantation.
• Rotate between inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring seamless transitions of care.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to manage acute and chronic complications related to transplant or cellular therapy.
• Participate in on-call coverage to support patient care needs after hours and on weekends.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical education, and program development efforts as the TCT program continues to expand.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with institutional and regulatory standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree