Nurse Practitioner - Hematology New! Hematology and Oncology | Full-Time | Phoenix Posting Note[...]

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider in Phoenix, Arizona. The role involves caring for pediatric hematology patients, providing outpatient care, and collaborating with physicians. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, prescribing treatment plans, and serving as an educational resource. Successful candidates will hold a Master's or Doctorate degree in nursing and have strong interpersonal skills. This full-time position offers day shifts with no weekend or holiday requirements.

Qualifications

• Prior pediatric hematology experience preferred, though not required.
• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association.
• Current State of Arizona certification as a Nurse Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health history and physical assessments.
• Order and prescribe pharmacologic and non‑pharmacologic interventions.
• Collaborate with team members and develop family‑centered plans of care.
• Serve as an educational resource for patients and families.
• Engage in professional development and mentor trainees.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong verbal communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Master’s or Doctorate degree from a graduate nursing school

Job description

Department: PCMG-MAIN | Hematology and Oncology. Location: Phoenix. Shift: Mon‑Fri, Days 8am‑5pm. Category: Advanced Practice Clinicians (AAP). Posting #: 1012218. Employee Type: Full‑Time.

Position Summary

This Advanced Practice Provider position will primarily care for the benign hematology patient population, providing outpatient care for both pediatric and adult patients. The provider may rotate onto the inpatient service in the future. Daily responsibilities include evaluating patients in clinic, ordering medications and blood products, managing outpatient prescriptions and home‑care orders, educating patients and families, coordinating with consultants, monitoring patient data, and scheduling follow‑up appointments. The provider will collaborate with other hematology team members and the broader CCBD to support project completion. Participation in quality or research initiatives is encouraged. The role is a 4‑day per week position with no weekend or holiday coverage.

Prior pediatric hematology experience is preferred, though not required.

This position works in collaboration with attending physicians, providing excellent clinical care within their scope of practice and playing a critical role in the patient family medical team. The provider may practice in hospital inpatient and/or outpatient settings.

Position Duties

• Conduct comprehensive health history, physical assessments, and develop plans for infants, children, and young adults with acute or chronic health conditions.
• Order and prescribe pharmacologic and non‑pharmacologic interventions; perform therapeutic or corrective measures to treat illness and improve health status.
• Formulate family‑centered plans of care and maintain accurate documentation; collaborate with other team members.
• Collect and analyze data when necessary.
• Perform advanced procedures as required by credentialing (DOP).
• Use evidence‑based practices to tailor care plans according to family needs and outcomes.
• Serve as an educational resource for patients, families, nursing staff, and other health‑care teams.
• Engage in professional development: maintain required competencies, renew certifications, pursue educational opportunities, and mentor trainees (Advanced Practice Provider students, residents, medical students).
• Demonstrate commitment to patient safety by raising concerns appropriately, reporting through proper channels, and advocating practice change.
• Carry out miscellaneous job‑related duties as requested.

Position Qualifications

Education

• Master’s or Doctorate degree from a graduate nursing school accredited by an Accreditation Commission for Nursing (ACEN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) in Pediatric Acute Care, Pediatric Primary Care, or Family Medicine.

Special Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong verbal communication, and basic computer skills.

Additional Requirements

• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association (or obtained by start date).
• Current State of Arizona certification as a Nurse Practitioner (or obtained by start date).
• National board certification matching area of education.

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• Physical: sensing textures and temperatures – constant.
• Fine motor skills (pinching, gripping, etc.) – constant.
• Hearing – constant.
• Pushing/pulling – constant.
• Reaching – constant.
• Sitting – occasionally.
• Standing – frequently.
• Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling – frequently.
• Talking – constant.
• Walking – constant.
• Near vision – constant.
• Far vision – constant.
• Color discrimination – occasionally.
• Use of keyboard, mouse, and/or computer equipment – constant.
• Lifting up to 35 pounds without assistance – frequently.
• Lifting more than 35 pounds without assistance – occasionally.
• Occupational exposure: Inside office environment – applicable.
• Occupational exposure: Airborne communicable diseases – applicable.
• Occupational exposure: Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluids – applicable.
• Occupational exposure: Fumes or airborne particles – applicable.
• Occupational exposure: Hazardous materials exposure – applicable.
• Occupational exposure: Radiation exposure – applicable.
• Occupational exposure: Toxic or caustic chemicals – applicable.