Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Pediatric Hematology​/Oncology Riley Hospital

Riley Hospital for Children is looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our nationally-ranked hospital and Hematology/Oncology team!

The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health is the only nationally ranked oncology and hematology program in the state of Indiana. We are home to the only pediatric stem cell transplant program in the state of Indiana and the only site offering pediatric CAR T-Cell therapy.

The Center for Cancer & Blood Diseases is affiliated with the Indiana University Health Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, the states only NCI designated Cancer Center for clinical care. Riley at IU Health is a Children's Oncology Group Phase I Consortium member. Our patients are able to access the latest clinical trials and cutting edge medications all while under the care of highly skilled physicians and staff.

Our vision is to improve the health of children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer and blood disorders through innovative, quality driven, family-centered care, cutting edge research and the education of current and future leaders.

Position Details:

• Full time, Days Schedule
  • Monday-Friday
  • 8:00AM-5:00PM
• 100% outpatient
• No call
• Procedures: spinal tap, bone marrow aspirate, bone marrow biopsy, Ommaya access
• Expected patient volume in office: 24-32/week

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage oncology patients in the outpatient setting
• Participate in team rounds
• Manage scheduled chemotherapy patient visits, side effects of treatments, attend service team meetings
• Perform independent, comprehensive assessments of patients receiving oncology treatments
• Act as a resource for clinic nurses and team nurse navigators
• Work collectively with attending, practitioners, and nurses on the leukemia team

Qualifications:

• Ideal candidate would have nursing experience in hematology/oncology or critical care
• If new graduate, 3+ years of nursing experience preferred
• PNP, FNP, ACNP, or PA certification required

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