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nFull-Time | Inpatient & Outpatient | Weekend & Holiday Required
nThe Department of Pediatrics seeks a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. This position provides comprehensive, evidence-based care to children, adolescents, and young adults with malignant and non-malignant hematologic disorders across inpatient and outpatient settings.
nThe APP will serve as an essential member of a multidisciplinary academic team and will play an active role in clinical care, education, quality improvement, and participation in clinical research and therapeutic trials.
nThis position will involve primarily weekend coverage with the possibility of outpatient clinic responsibilities for admissions and follow up visits.
nClinical Responsibilities
nInpatient Care
nnnConduct daily rounds in collaboration with attending physicians, fellows, residents, pharmacists, and nursing teams
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nnManage acute hematologic, oncologic and bone marrow transplant emergencies (e.g., febrile neutropenia, tumor lysis syndrome, sickle cell pain)
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nnPerform admission evaluations, ongoing assessments, and discharge planning
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nnOrder and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies
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nnParticipate in weekend and holiday coverage
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n nOutpatient Care
nnnPerform independent and collaborative visits under physician supervision, as appropriate
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nnManage outpatient oncology patients across the care continuum (active treatment, follow-up, survivorship)
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nnProvide same-day urgent/symptom-based evaluations to reduce ED utilization
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nnManage chemotherapy and supportive care regimens
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nnMonitor treatment response and manage therapy-related complications
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nnProvide patient and family education regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and symptom management
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nnConduct chemotherapy education and supportive care counseling for patients and families
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nnCoordinate care across specialties, infusion services, and external providers
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nnDocument and bill patient encounters in compliance with institutional and regulatory standards
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n nProcedures (within scope of practice)
nnnLumbar punctures
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nnBone marrow aspirates and biopsies
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nnOmmaya tap
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nnIntrathecal chemotherapy administration
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nnCentral line management
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n nClinical Trials & Research Participation
nnnProvide direct clinical care to patients enrolled in institutional, cooperative group, and industry-sponsored clinical trials
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nnEnsure protocol adherence in collaboration with principal investigators and research coordinators
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nnPerform study-related assessments and documentation
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nnAssist with eligibility screening and informed consent processes (as permitted by scope and institutional policy)
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nnMonitor for and report adverse events in accordance with regulatory standards
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nnParticipate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and research meetings
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nnContribute to quality improvement initiatives and opportunities for scholarly activity, including presentations and publications
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n nAcademic Engagement
nnnParticipate in the education of residents, fellows, nurse practitioner students, and physician assistant students
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nnAttend and contribute to divisional conferences, case reviews, and morbidity and mortality discussions
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nnEngage in ongoing professional development and academic scholarship
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n nSchedule
nnnFull-time position
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nnCombination of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities
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nnWeekend and holiday coverage required
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n nRequired Qualifications
nnnGraduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
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nnCurrent state licensure and national board certification
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nnDEA registration
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nnPediatric clinical experience required
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nnBLS and PALS certification
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n nPreferred Qualifications
nnnExperience in pediatric hematology/oncology
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nnExperience caring for patients enrolled in clinical trials
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nnFamiliarity with research protocols and regulatory requirements
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nnExperience in academic medical center environment
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n nCore Competencies
nnnAdvanced clinical reasoning in medically complex pediatric populations
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nnStrong understanding of research integrity and protocol compliance
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nnExcellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
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nnCommitment to family-centered, compassionate care
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nnAbility to balance clinical productivity with academic engagement
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n nOther Information
nOther information:
nEducation Requirements:
n● Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.
nLicensure/Certification Requirements:
n● Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider (i.e., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) in the state of North Carolina.
n● Board certification if required by the Department. DEA.
nProfessional Experience Requirements:
n● No prior experience required.
nKnowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
n● Demonstrated clinical competency.
n● Effective leadership skills. Strong interpersonal skills.
n● Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
n● Demonstrated written and verbal communication and strong analytical skills.
n● Effective interaction to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting.
n● Documentation in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing.
nJob Details
nLegal Employer: STATE
nEntity: UNC Faculty Physicians
nOrganization Unit: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
nWork Type: Full Time
nStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00
nWork Assignment Type: Onsite
nWork Schedule: Day Job
nLocation of Job: US:NC: Chapel Hill
nExempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
nThis is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
nQualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
nUNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
nQualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Worksite address
chapel hill, NC, 27517, US
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