Pediatric Hematology/Oncology - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

University of Rochester • City of Rochester, NY

1d • $98,508 - $132,995 • Onsite

About The Position

This is an opportunity for a motivated APP (Advanced Practice Provider) to join an interdisciplinary team in the Department of Pediatrics providing care to patients with hematologic and oncologic diagnoses. The team seeks a good decision-maker, with proven success at making timely decisions. This person must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment dealing with a wide range of hematologic and oncologic diagnoses. Must be adept at planning and prioritizing work while communicating efficiently in a team environment. Must be flexible in their approach and demeanor in order to align with the shifting demands of evolving circumstances. Candidate will work as a collaborative member of the APP team and provide coverage to support the needs of the group. Responsibilities include evaluation and management of acute illness, chronic symptom management, follow-up care, coordination of services and patient/family education. The URMC office has a pediatric infusion center on site to provide treatments for patients in the practice that is covered by the APP provider team. The APP will gain expertise and manage patients with conditions such as: leukemia, lymphoma, solid tumor, iron deficiency, anemia and anti-coagulation conditions. In addition to seeing patients in the outpatient setting, the position will include providing coverage of the pediatric infusion center for all diagnosis. This role will include cross-coverage of patient visits and in basket messages for other members of the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology group as well. Excellent organizational and team skills are essential.

Requirements

• Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner (for NP role)
• Active New York State Registered Nurse license in good standing (for NP role)
• Active New York State Nurse Practitioner licensure in good standing (for NP role)
• Current national certification as an Nurse Practitioner (for NP role)
• Completion of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program (for PA role)
• Active New York State Physician Assistant licensure in good standing (for PA role)
• Current national certification as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA (for PA role)
• Demonstrate clinical competence
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal effectiveness and customer relation skills
• Computer competence
• Active desire to learn

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric hematology/oncology experience

Responsibilities

• Evaluation and management of acute illness
• Chronic symptom management
• Follow-up care
• Coordination of services
• Patient/family education
• Providing coverage of the pediatric infusion center for all diagnosis
• Cross-coverage of patient visits and in basket messages for other members of the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology group

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level