Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (Riley Hospital)

Mastersofpediatrics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Riley Hospital for Children seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for its Pediatric Hematology/Oncology team. This full-time role involves managing inpatient oncology patients, collaborating with a diverse team, and providing quality care. Ideal candidates will possess relevant certification and prior hematology/oncology experience, contributing to innovative treatment and care for children with cancer and blood disorders.

Qualifications

• Experience in Hematology/Oncology as an RN or APP required.
• Must manage oncology patients and perform independent assessments.
• Participate actively in team rounds and manage scheduled chemotherapy visits.

Responsibilities

• Manage oncology patients in the inpatient setting daily.
• Participate in team rounds and manage scheduled chemotherapy visits.
• Perform comprehensive assessments and procedures.

Skills

Inpatient Management

Oncology Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Education

ACNP, FNP, PNP, or PA Certification

Job description

Riley Hospital for Children is looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Pediatric Hematology/Oncology team!

Our vision is to improve the health of children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer and blood disorders through innovative, quality driven, family-centered care, cutting edge research and the education of current and future leaders.

Position Details:

• Full-time, Rotating schedule
• 12 hour & 24 hour shifts
• In house on call overnight
• 100% inpatient
• Group includes 39physicians and 25advanced practice providers

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage oncology patients in the inpatient setting on a daily basis
• Participate in team rounds
• Primary responsibility will be working in the inpatient setting for pediatric hematology/oncology
• Managescheduled chemotherapy patient visits, side effects of treatments, round with on service team
• Perform independent, comprehensive assessments of patients receiving oncology treatments
• Act as a resource for residents covering the oncology inpatient service
• Perform procedures in this role
• This role would work collectively with attending, practitioners, and nurses on both the solid tumor and leukemia teams
• Help establish and grow a new role within the division

Qualifications:

• ACNP, FNP, PNP, or PA certification required
• Hematology /Oncology experience as an RN or APP required

For more than 95 years, Riley Hospital for Children has been one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. Each year, Riley Hospital provides compassionate care, support and comfort to more than 300,000 inpatients and outpatients from across Indiana, the nation and the world. Physicians at Riley Hospital provide comprehensive care, from the routine to the most complex, in every field of pediatric medicine and surgery.

Riley Hospital is nationally ranked as a top children's hospital by U.S. News & World Report , with national rankings in all ten pediatric specialties (including two specialties in the top ten), and is the only nationally ranked children's hospital in Indiana. Part of Indiana University Health, Riley Hospital enjoys a unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, giving our highly skilled physicians access to innovative treatments using the latest research and technology.

In addition, Riley Hospital is ranked ninth in the nation for NIH Research funding, totaling more than $38.5 million in 2023. The Children's Clinical Research Center, located at Riley Hospital, is one of the largest pediatric research facilities in the country. Riley Hospital also offers one of the nation's largest outpatient care facilities for children.

At Riley Hospital for Children, we are committed to advancing a culture where all people can come together while we work to equitably improve the health of all Hoosiers. Working together, our health system fosters an environment in which differences are respected and valued. With a bold approach to diversity and inclusion, we are the place where many voices and perspectives come together to improve the health of our communities today and in the future.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Indiana University Health , Indiana University Health Physicians and Indiana University School of Medicine are EOE/AA Employers, M/F/D.

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