Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Bone Marrow Transplant

Incentives: $2,000 allowance per year for CME opportunities

Shifts: 10-hour shifts per week; 8-9 shifts per month

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

The Division of Hematology/Oncology at UAB Hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a part-time, day-shift position in the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit. This role involves the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients with hematologic malignancies, as well as those undergoing autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation. The APP will provide continuity of care for adult bone marrow transplant patients throughout the pre-, peri-, post-, and long-term follow-up phases of transplant.

The APP will also assist in performing procedures within the defined specialty scope of practice. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in Hematology/Oncology, including knowledge of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and cellular therapies such as CAR-T, along with the management of treatment-related complications. Experience with bone marrow transplantation, including post-transplant care and graft-versus-host disease management, is preferred. The preferred certifications for this role include Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

This role includes weekends and holidays.

To provide medical care and treatment within established scope of practice to medical or surgical patients as assigned by and under the direction of the collaborating physician (Section 610-X-5 of the Alabama Board of Nursing Administrative Code) or under supervision of a Board-Certified Physician (Section 540-X-7 of the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners Administrative Code). The collaborating physician shall be available for direct communication for consultation and referral or arrange for the same medical coverage by a physician who is pre-approved by the State Board of Medical Examiners in the same manner as the collaborating physician of record.

To coordinate plan of care, discharge and specialty referrals as appropriate to meet the age specific needs of the patient. To plan and coordinate health care education for patient, family and other health care providers as needed. To perform comprehensive physical examinations and assessments. To interpret, analyze and evaluate patient’s medical record and social data. To perform and/or assist the physician with procedures per collaborative agreement.

To coordinate and participate in performance improvement activities.

1. Based on thorough physical and psychosocial patient assessments, formulates and implements
comprehensive patient care plans focused on surgical interventions. Plans include patient and
family education, prescriptions, additional lab and diagnostic testing, and therapies.
2. Ensures complete documentation of patient assessments, patient care plans, and care provided.
3. Orders and interprets laboratory and other diagnostic tests for the patient.
4. Maintains records and reports as required by regulatory agencies and The Joint Commission (TJC). May coordinate and/or participate in performance and quality improvement activities.
5. May assist in the coordination of research protocols, serving as a patient advocate and a liaison
between the patient and other health care providers.
6. Provides assistance in orientation and/or training of new clinical personnel as needed. Provides
educational information by conducting workshops, in-service training…