Advanced Practice Provider Pediatric Hematology & Oncology

University Hospitals • Cleveland, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Angie Fowler Institute at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital is seeking a dedicated pediatric advanced practice provider to join its inpatient hematology/oncology team. The APP provides rotating coverage for children receiving treatment for cancer and hematologic disorders as part of a multidisciplinary team focused on clinical excellence, compassionate care, and family-centered support. The inpatient team provides coverage for the Angie Fowler Institute Inpatient Unit seven days a week.

The APP manages acute clinical needs, evaluates urgent concerns, admits patients, responds to nursing calls, and coordinates care for children with complex hematologic and oncologic conditions. The APP leads rounds in collaboration with attending physicians, nursing staff, and pediatric residents; supports communication and care coordination; and identifies changes in patient status to enable timely intervention. In this academic medical center role, the APP also contributes to education through bedside teaching, case discussions, and clinical guidance, working closely with physicians, registered nurses, and other specialists.

The APP provides quality patient care and supports patient access and satisfaction. Duties are performed as specified by the Ohio State Board of Medicine or Nursing and UH entity-specific Medical Bylaws. The position requires a Pediatric NP, Family NP, or Physician Assistant license. Experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited PA educational program (required for the PA pathway).
• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) (required for the NP pathway).
• Physician Assistant (PA) license (required for the PA pathway).
• Successful completion of the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (required for the PA pathway).
• Practice with a supervising physician (required upon hire for the PA pathway).
• Maintain national PA certification (required for the PA pathway).
• Registered Nurse (RN) Ohio and/or Multi State Compact license (required for the NP pathway).
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in the State of Ohio and current APRN license (required for the NP pathway).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required).
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills.
• Computer skills to access patient medical data from the UHHS mainframe.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience as a Physician Assistant.
• One or more years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide rotating inpatient coverage for children receiving treatment for cancer and hematologic disorders.
• Manage acute clinical needs, evaluate urgent concerns, admit patients, respond to nursing calls, and coordinate care for patients with complex hematologic and oncologic conditions.
• Lead rounds in collaboration with attending physicians, nursing staff, and pediatric residents.
• Promote effective communication and care coordination, and identify changes in patient status to support timely intervention.
• Provide bedside teaching, case discussions, and clinical guidance.
• Initiate and maintain positive relationships with patients, customers, and coworkers.
• Perform patient assessments and assign diagnoses based on assessment data and current scientific research.
• Establish plans of care and implement interventions in accordance with care paths, protocols, standards of care, and current research.
• Collaborate with other health care providers in an interdisciplinary approach to care for patients and families.
• Contribute to the educational development of staff, patients, family, and self.
• Demonstrate leadership and effective management; provide education through role modeling and in-services.
• Advance professional development through self-directed learning, continuing education, and participation in peer review.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with applicable policies and standards, including requirements for protecting patient health information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time