Nurse Practitioner: Outpatient Hem/Onc

Akron Children’s Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital seeks a Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Outpatient). The APRN will work with a multidisciplinary team to manage treatment plans, monitor responses, and coordinate outpatient chemotherapy and supportive care for pediatric patients.

Responsibilities include patient education, continuity of care across visits, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Requires an advanced practice registered nurse with pediatric hematology/oncology expertise.
• Must hold or obtain Ohio APRN license and NP certification.
• Experience with chemotherapy regimens, supportive care, and survivorship is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary/specialty nursing and medical care in outpatient pediatric oncology settings.
• Develop and manage treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.
• Order and monitor diagnostic tests; adjust therapies as needed.
• Manage chemotherapy, targeted therapies, and supportive care.
• Educate families; plan survivorship and palliative care when appropriate.
• Mentor nursing staff and students in pediatric oncology best practices.

Skills

Oncology care

Chemotherapy management

Patient education

Team collaboration

Survivorship care

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Nurse Practitioner board certification

Active Ohio RN license

Active Ohio APRN license

DEA prescriptive authority

MSN/DNP with prescribing credential

Job description

Summary: Provides primary and/or specialty nursing and/or medical care in a variety of healthcare settings. Functions in collaboration with a physician according to a standard care arrangement and specialty board certification. Operates in accordance with Section 4723.431 of the Ohio Revised Code and rule adopted by the Board of Nursing for Advanced Practice Nurses, the national board certifying agency, and maintains a Standard Care Arrangement with a collaborating physician(s) on the medical staff.

Position Overview

The pediatric hematology/oncology Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) (Outpatient) provides comprehensive care to pediatric patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions. Working in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, the APRN will manage patient treatment plans, oversee chemotherapy and other therapies, monitor for complications, and provide supportive care. The APRN is responsible for patient and family education, ensuring continuity of care between clinic visits, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. This role focuses on delivering compassionate, evidence-based care in a family-centered outpatient setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed patient histories and physical examinations for pediatric patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions. Assess patient symptoms, disease progression, and overall health status. Identify signs of disease recurrence, treatment-related complications, or new health concerns requiring medical intervention.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on diagnosis, patient needs, and family preferences in collaboration with hematology/oncology physicians. Adjust plans as necessary based on patient response to treatments.
• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests to assess treatment progress or new issues. Prescribe, manage, and adjust chemotherapy regimens, targeted therapies, and other pharmacologic treatments. Monitor patients for adverse reactions and intervene appropriately.
• Address supportive care needs, such as pain management, nausea control, infection prevention, and transfusion therapy. Diagnose and manage complications such as febrile neutropenia, bleeding, electrolyte imbalances, thrombosis, and organ dysfunctions related to cancer treatment.
• Provide care for patients undergoing clinical trials by closely monitoring side effects, collecting data, and following trial protocols. Assist with identifying and enrolling eligible patients in clinical trials. Provide care according to trial protocols, including collecting data, monitoring patient progress, and reporting findings.
• Educate families on signs of treatment-related complications and what to expect during different stages of care, including remission or palliative care options. Offer emotional support and counseling for patients and families coping with difficult diagnoses or challenging treatment courses.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to provide compassionate care, ensuring patient comfort, family support, and seamless home resources. Partner with pediatric specialists to deliver holistic, comprehensive care. Communicate with inpatient teams, when patients transition from outpatient to inpatient care, to ensure continuity and consistency in treatment.
• Coordinate outpatient treatment schedules for chemotherapy, blood transfusions, and other interventions, ensuring timely care and minimizing disruption to the patient's life.
• Monitor patients between visits via follow-up phone calls or telehealth to assess for side Develop survivorship care plans that include monitoring for late effects of treatment and ensuring psychosocial well-being post-treatment.
• Assist in planning palliative care, supporting families through discussions on quality of life, and addressing symptom management for patients with terminal diagnoses.
• Provide survivorship education, outlining necessary follow-up care, including monitoring for recurrence, late effects of treatment, and preventive care for secondary cancers or other complications.
• Mentor and train nursing staff, students, and other PA/APRNs in pediatric oncology best practices.

• Other duties as required.

Education Licensure and Certification

1. Graduation from an accredited advanced practice registered nurse training program.
2. Master's Degree Required.
3. Board Certification as a nurse practitioner by nationally accredited organization.
4. Current unrestricted Ohio license as a registered nurse.
5. Current unrestricted license as an advanced practice registered nurse in the state of Ohio
6. Must obtain/maintain adequate continuing education hours per board requirements.
7. Current Health Care Provider BLS training is required. PALS and/or ACLS may also be required.
8. Must obtain credentialing as an active member of medical staff and appropriate medical staff privileges.
9. DEA for prescriptive authority required.
10. Individuals hired without an MSN or DNP and those hired without a certificate to prescribe must actively pursue and obtain an MSN or DNP degree/certificate to prescribe

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite