Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Hematology

Nurse Practitioner
- Pediatric Hematology

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Penn State Health
- Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:

PA:
Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Shift: Day

Shift Differential: Exempt:
Yes

Hours: 8a-5p Monday
- Friday

Recruiter Contact: Please contact Esther I. Zechman  for additional information.

Join the pediatric hematology team at Penn State Health and provide compassionate, evidence-based care to children and adolescents with benign hematologic disorders. We are seeking a collaborative and patient-centered Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to support outpatient, inpatient, and infusion-based pediatric hematology services.

The Pediatric Hematology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) delivers comprehensive care to pediatric patients with benign hematologic disorders in collaboration with pediatric hematology physicians and a multidisciplinary care team. Responsibilities include clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, patient and family education, and coordination of care across the continuum.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic academic environment focused on delivering exceptional patient care while supporting quality improvement, education, and clinical research initiatives.

Clinical Care

• Perform comprehensive and focused histories and physical examinations for pediatric hematology patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic testing including laboratory studies and imaging.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with the pediatric hematology team.
• Manage acute and chronic hematologic conditions including:
• Anemia
• Thrombocytopenia
• Sickle cell disease
• Myelodysplastic syndromes
• Heavy menstrual bleeding
• G6PD deficiency
• Hemoglobinopathy traits and other benign blood disorders
• Prescribe medications, supportive therapies, and blood products in accordance with institutional and regulatory guidelines.
• Monitor treatment response and potential toxicities; adjust therapies as appropriate.
• Participate in inpatient consultations, outpatient follow-up visits, and infusion center management as assigned.
• Coordinate care with nursing, pharmacy, transfusion medicine, and other pediatric subspecialties.

Education & Support

• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and self-management strategies.
• Provide education and support to nursing staff, trainees, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Support clinical research initiatives through patient identification, data collection, and protocol adherence when applicable.

Quality & Professional Development

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety activities, and clinical audits.
• Maintain professional certification and continuing education requirements.
• Contribute to the development of clinical guidelines, care pathways, and evidence-based best practices.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach to patient care.
• Ability to manage complex patients in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered, evidence-based care.

Work Environment

• Combination of outpatient clinic, infusion center, and inpatient consult responsibilities.
• Primarily weekday schedule with possible weekend or on-call responsibilities based on departmental needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Masters Degree in Nursing with clinical specialization required.
• Two (2) years' work experience as a RN required.
• Current licensed to practice as a CRNP by Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in hematology, oncology, pediatrics, internal medicine, or a related specialty preferred.
• New graduates with strong hematology/oncology clinical training are encouraged to apply.

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness…