Inpatient Pediatric Hematology/Oncology NP/PA Leader

University Health; San Antonio (TX); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University Health in San Antonio is seeking an advanced practice provider (APN/PA) to join the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology in the inpatient setting.

The APP will deliver family-centered care to pediatric and adolescent/young adult patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions, collaborate with physicians, residents, nurses, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary teams, and participate in rounds and care planning.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current licensure as an NP or PA in the state of practice.
• Board certification (e.g., PNP-AC/PC, FNP, or PA-C).
• DEA license (or eligibility).
• Pediatric or hematology/oncology experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Perform detailed histories and physical examinations for pediatric and AYA hematology/oncology patients upon admission and throughout hospitalization.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care in collaboration with supervising physicians and the multidisciplinary team.
• Manage acute and chronic conditions including oncologic emergencies, chemotherapy-related toxicities, infections, and complications of hematologic disorders.
• Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests including laboratory studies, imaging, and pathology results.
• Prescribe medications, chemotherapy (as credentialed), blood products, and supportive therapies in accordance with institutional protocols.
• Perform procedures as credentialed (e.g., lumbar puncture, bone marrow aspirate/biopsy).
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, side effects, and discharge planning.
• Coordinate care across inpatient and outpatient settings to ensure continuity and safe transitions of care.
• Participate in daily rounds, case discussions, and interdisciplinary care planning.
• Respond to urgent and emergent clinical situations, including rapid response events.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical research, and protocol development as appropriate.
• Serve as a resource and mentor for nursing staff, trainees, and other healthcare team members

Kenntnisse

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independence

Ausbildung

Accredited NP/PA program

Current NP/PA licensure

Board Certification (e.g., PNP-AC/PC, FNP, or PA-C)

DEA license or eligibility

Jobbeschreibung

University Health in San Antonio is seeking an advanced practice provider (APN/PA) to join the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology in the inpatient setting.

The APP will deliver family-centered care to pediatric and adolescent/young adult patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions, collaborate with physicians, residents, nurses, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary teams, and participate in rounds and care planning.