APP (NP or PA) Pediatric Oncology

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 84,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

CME funds

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD is seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Pediatric Oncology team. You will provide comprehensive pediatric cancer care, collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues, and participate in leading-edge therapies such as CAR T-cell therapy.

APPs are part of a multidisciplinary team delivering patient- and family-centered care, with opportunities for professional development, CME funds, and a competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in nursing with ACNP certification.
• PA: Master’s degree and NCCPA certification.
• Active Maryland license or eligibility for Maryland licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Collaborate with attending physicians to develop treatment plans.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies and imaging.
• Perform procedures such as lumbar punctures and bone marrow biopsies as trained.
• Support patients and families throughout complex treatment journeys.
• Coordinate care to optimize outcomes and quality of life.

Skills

Pediatric oncology experience

Clinical assessment

Family-centered care

Education

NP: ACNP or Doctoral degree in nursing

PA: Master's degree + NCCPA certification

Tools

EMR systems (Epic)

Job description

The Johns Hopkins Hospital | Baltimore, MD

Make a difference in the lives of children and young adults facing cancer.

The Johns Hopkins Hospital is seeking a skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our highly collaborative Pediatric Oncology team. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice in a nationally recognized academic medical center while caring for a complex patient population and contributing to innovative, leading-edge cancer treatment.

Our Pediatric Oncology team cares for patients from birth through young adulthood with a wide range of oncologic and hematologic conditions, including leukemia, brain tumors, sarcomas, neuroblastoma, and Wilms tumor. Our team also cares for stem cell transplant patients with both malignant and non-malignant conditions, including sickle cell disease, aplastic anemia, thalassemia, and SCID.

APPs are part of a multidisciplinary team delivering advanced, patient and family centered care, with access to innovative therapies such as CAR T-cell therapy and immunotherapy. You will collaborate closely with oncology specialists, nursing, surgery, and other disciplines to support patients and families throughout their treatment journey.

Schedule

• 40 hours per week, Day shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management.
• Collaborate with attending physicians and multidisciplinary colleagues to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies, including laboratory testing and imaging.
• Perform applicable procedures, including lumbar punctures, bone marrow biopsies, and central line management, as appropriate to training and role.
• Educate and support patients and families throughout complex treatment journeys.
• Coordinate care to promote optimal clinical outcomes, continuity, and quality of life.
• Participate in quality improvement, education, and clinical advancement initiatives.

Qualifications

• NP: Master's or doctoral degree in nursing with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification.
• PA: Master's degree and NCCPA certification.
• Active Maryland license or eligibility for Maryland licensure.

Experience

• Prior experience in pediatric oncology. This could include working previously in a Pediatric Oncology inpatient or outpatient setting and/or
• Prior experience in acute care/critical care setting and/or
• Prior experience in other pediatric subspecialties and/or
• Prior experience in medical or radiation oncology and/or
• Commensurate experience to the above in other venues

What do we offer?

• Competitive compensation and excellent benefits package
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• CME funds and professional development support
• Tuition assistance for continued education and career advancement
• Child dependent tuition assistance
• Generous paid time off and work-life balance programs

Salary Range: Minimum 60.93/hour - Maximum 94.45/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.