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Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider Hematology/Oncology-Alfred I duPont Hospital Full Time
The Lisa Dean Moseley Foundation Institute for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware is seeking a pediatric oncology advanced practice nurse with special interest in the outpatient management of children with hematological malignancies to join the team!
This is a full time opportunity to join a thriving oncology division in Delaware’s only free standing children’s hospital. Primary responsibilities will include the outpatient clinical management of children with leukemia. The pediatric oncology APRN in this position may also serve as the front line ordering clinician for the inpatient pediatric oncology patient population a minimum of one day per week or as needed. preferred.
Highlights of the pediatric hematology/oncology/transplant/cellular therapy program include a supportive and collaborative group of 12 pediatric hematologists/oncologists and 8 nurse practitioners along with dedicated oncology nurses, psychologists, child life specialists, nutritionists, physical therapists, nurse navigators, and social workers. The program is a member of the Children’s Oncology Group and one of the top enrollers of patients in the NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP).
Essential duties and responsibilities will include:
- Primary outpatient management of children with leukemia and lymphoma with the ability to cross-cover other oncology populations as needed.
- Provide continuity of care specific to chemotherapy/immunotherapy and supportive care management throughout the patient’s treatment protocol in conjunction with a physician
- Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety in ordering chemotherapy and supportive care medications using a computerized order entry system
Requirements:
A successful candidate will be a master’s prepared clinician with pediatric acute care certification. Bilingual in English/Spanish
- Delaware (or compact state) RN License
- Delaware APRN Licensure
- Acute Care Certification
- AHA BLS
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