Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner - UVMMC

UVM Health; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

CME funding and professional dev.

Malpractice coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Combined Time Off (CTO)

Job summary

The University of Vermont Medical Center's Golisano Children's Hospital in Burlington, VT, seeks a Nurse Practitioner (FNP/PNP) to join our Pediatric Hematology/Oncology team. This role focuses on outpatient and occasional inpatient care for children, adolescents, and young adults, in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting within Vermont's only children's hospital.

Schedule is 0.8 FTE (32 hours/week) with four to five days, potential call and occasional weekend duties.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nursing required.
• Board-certified NP (FNP/PNP) with valid licensure eligibility.
• Eligibility for NY licensure and prescriptive authority.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient and occasional inpatient care for pediatric hematology/oncology patients.
• Manage follow-up visits, treatment monitoring, and symptom management.
• Review chemotherapy protocols and educate patients and families.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in telemedicine visits as appropriate.

Skills

Pediatric care

Team collaboration

Clinical trials experience

Education

MSN or DNP

NP board certification (FNP/PNP)

Vermont APRN license eligibility

DEA licensure eligibility

Job description

The University of Vermont Medical Center's Golisano Children's Hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (FNP/PNP) to join our Pediatric Hematology/Oncology team in Burlington, Vermont.

This is an opportunity to care for children, adolescents, and young adults with hematologic and oncologic conditions while working alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team within Vermont's only children's hospital.

Schedule

• 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• 0.8 FTE (32 hours/week)
• Four- to five-day work week
• Potential future call requirement
• Some potential weekend requirements

What You'll Do

• Provide outpatient and occasional inpatient care for pediatric hematology and oncology patients in both the clinic and Infusion Center
• Manage follow-up visits, treatment monitoring, including patients enrolled in clinical trials, and symptom management
• Perform occasional procedures based on education, training, and experience
• Review and order chemotherapy protocols
• Educate patients and families throughout their care journey
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary team members
• Participate in telemedicine visits as appropriate

What You Can Expect Here

• Practice within Vermont's only children's hospital
• Collaborative team of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology physicians and APPs
• Meaningful relationships with patients and families
• Strong onboarding, mentorship, and ongoing support
• Opportunity to build expertise in a highly specialized field
• Team-based culture focused on exceptional patient care

Experience

• Pediatric Hematology/Oncology APP experience preferred
• Pediatric and/or Oncology RN experience preferred
• New graduate Nurse Practitioners with relevant pediatric and/or oncology experience will be considered
• Strong interest in caring for pediatric patients and families
• Commitment to collaborative, patient- and family-centered care

Education & Licensure Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program
• Current National Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (FNP or PNP)
• Active Vermont APRN license or eligibility for Vermont licensure
• Eligibility for New York licensure
• Eligibility for prescriptive authority
• Eligibility for DEA licensure

Telemedicine

Telemedicine is a component of this role. Providers must be eligible to obtain both Vermont and New York licensure to support virtual care for patients located in New York.

Benefit Highlights

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Combined Time Off (CTO)
• CME funding and professional development support
• Malpractice coverage
• Relocation assistance available