Nurse Practitioner; NP Pediatric Hematology Oncology - Trinity Health Oakland

This is an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) job opening. Both qualified NP and PA applicants will be considered. NPs are directed to apply to job # 280311 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 280312. A total of one (1), 0.5 FTE Advanced Practice Professional (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.

• Provides care to pediatric and young adult hematology/oncology patients.
• Oversees pediatric infusion center (infusion primarily for hematology, oncology, and gastroenterology patients) and responds to urgent medical needs.
• Coordinates care between multi-disciplinary team, including outpatient, infusion, and inpatient care teams.
• Evaluates patients in outpatient pediatric hematology/oncology clinic, both under supervision of physician and independently.
• Orders outpatient chemotherapy under physician supervision.
• Performs procedures, including bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures, and intrathecal chemotherapy administration.
• Collaborates with clinical nurses on patient education, support, and care coordination, including via telephone encounters.
• Assists in admission of pediatric hematology/oncology patients to hospital.
• Consults with other hospital providers on patient care.
• Assumes additional duties as needed and works within scope of licensure.

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner specialty certification in the State of Michigan.
• Current specialty certification as an Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in the State of Michigan OR as a Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner with 2 years of RN or NP experience managing pediatric hematology/oncology patients.
• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
• DEA license.
• PALS certification (or ability to obtain prior to start date).
• Two or more years of clinical experience in inpatient pediatric hematology/oncology.
• Two or more years of advanced practice provider experience.

• Current licensure to practice in the State of Michigan.
• Satisfactory completion of physician assistant program accredited by ARC-PA or one of its predecessor agencies.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• DEA license.
• PALS certification (or ability to obtain prior to start date).
• Two or more years of clinical experience in inpatient pediatric hematology/oncology.
• Two or more years of advanced practice provider experience.

• Hematology or oncology certification.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Experience performing lumbar punctures, bone marrow biopsies, and/or administering intrathecal chemotherapy.
• Demonstrated leadership in work setting or other professional activities.

Location:

Trinity Health Oakland with potential crossover at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. 20 hours per week, primary daytime coverage with potential for off shifts.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.