Inpatient Cellular Therapy Advanced Practice Provider

Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Inc.; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

City of Hope in Arizona is seeking an Inpatient Cellular Therapy Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to care for patients with hematologic malignancies, including autologous and allogeneic stem cell therapies, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. The role requires acute care experience and AZ PA or NP licensure eligibility, with BLS/ACLS certification; sign-on bonus of $10,000.

The schedule includes day shifts and average ~14 shifts per month, with admissions, transfusion management, and discharge

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of inpatient/acute care experience.
• Graduate of an accredited PA program or MSN/NP with AZ licensure eligibility.
• AZ licensure eligibility as PA or APRN; ACNP/AGACNP certification preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage inpatients with hematologic malignancies undergoing chemo, immunotherapy, stem cell transplants.
• Perform history, exams, orders, transfusion management, and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with transplant and infusion teams; handle admissions and transfers to higher care.
• Provide follow-up care coordination and medication reviews with patients.

Skills

Acute care experience

Hematology/Stem Cell therapy

Clinical decision making

Education

Physician Assistant degree

MSN/NP

Job description

Inpatient Cellular Therapy Advanced Practice Provider

About City of Hope

City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate:

***Position comes with a $10,000.00 sign-on bonus! Will hire a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Must have Acute Care and/or ICU experience. Hematology or Stem Cell experience preferred.**

***Daytime shift 7AM-7PM; 12 hour shifts/ average of 14 shifts a month***

The SCT/CT Inpatient Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will manage patients with hematologic malignancies and ancillary treatments, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, Autologous Stem Cell Transplant, Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant, Chimeric Antigen Receptor Therapy, and Bispecific Therapies, as well as treating complications arising from the disease and treatment. They are responsible for admissions, admission orders, conditional transfusion therapies, and obtaining consent for transfusions and procedures. They will perform a detailed history, physical exam, assessment/plan, and review medications and give refills. They are responsible for evaluating a patient with a change of status, experiencing adverse reactions, placing labs/emergency medications as needed, and transferring to a higher level of care if needed. They are responsible for consulting ancillary teams if needed. They can perform procedures within the inpatient and clinical/infusion setting. They are responsible for discharges, sending prescription medications, reviewing medications with the patients, and arranging follow-up care.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: Minimum 1 years experience.

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Training Program OR

• Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN), Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Licensure:

• Licensed/certified and eligible to practice as Physician Assistant in the State of Arizona OR

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Arizona
• For Nurse Practitioner: Certification as ACNP or AGACNP

Certification: American Heart Basic Life Support (BLS) & ACLS

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.