Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hematology/Oncology

Nemours Children's Health•Wilmington, DE

About The Position

The Lisa Dean Moseley Foundation Institute for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware is seeking a Pediatric Oncology & Cellular Therapies advanced practice nurse or physician assistant. This full-time role focuses on inpatient care for pediatric oncology and hematology patients, including children undergoing stem cell transplantation or cellular therapies, and provides outpatient coverage as needed. The position is part of a collaborative hematology/oncology division at Delaware’s only freestanding children’s hospital. The clinician works with attending physicians, advanced practice providers, fellows, and residents to deliver coordinated, patient- and family-centered care. The program includes a multidisciplinary team and participates in the Children’s Oncology Group and the NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP). Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually across six states. Its nonprofit system provides clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention, with a Whole Child Health approach and a commitment to inclusion, culturally relevant care, and reducing health disparities.

Requirements

Master’s or doctorate, as applicable, in a nursing or physician assistant program.
Pediatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse—Acute Care Certified, or Physician Assistant (PA-C).
CPR-BLS certification required at the time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric oncology and/or transplant/cellular therapy experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage pediatric hematology and oncology patients in the inpatient setting, including patients undergoing stem cell transplantation and cellular therapies.
Provide continuity of care for disease evaluation, chemotherapy and immunotherapy, and supportive care throughout the patient’s treatment course in conjunction with an attending pediatric hematologist/oncologist.
Order chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive care medications and therapies using a computerized order entry system, demonstrating a commitment to patient safety.
Provide outpatient coverage for pediatric oncology, stem cell transplant/cellular therapies, and hematology patients as needed.
Collaborate with the inpatient hematology/oncology provider team to provide seamless, patient- and family-centered healthcare.