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University of Chicago

Private research university in Chicago, IL

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Stem Cell Transplant Advanced Practice Provider

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026Deadline 1/28/27
$128k - $163.5k
Junior
Bachelor's, Master's
Chicago, IL, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryAdvanced Practice Providers

About the job

Requirements
  • A college or university degree from an accredited school or college is required.
  • At least 2 years of relevant work experience in a related job discipline is required.
  • Current and/or eligibility for State of Illinois licensure or registration is required.
  • Eligibility to be privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office is required.
  • Current Illinois registered nurse license and ability to obtain an advanced practice nurse license by the start date are required for the advanced practice nurse pathway.
  • National certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner is required for the advanced practice nurse pathway.
  • A current Physician Assistant license or registration in Illinois, or eligibility to receive it by the start date, is required for the physician assistant pathway.
  • Certification from the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants by the start date is required for the physician assistant pathway.
  • Once licensed, apply for a mid-level practitioner-controlled substance license and DEA number, as applicable to the selected pathway.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification is required.
  • Basic Life Support certification is required.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is required for the physician assistant pathway.
  • Comply with standards and regulations of licensure, regulatory, and accrediting agencies.
  • Maintain personal competency and continuing education in the area of specialization and professional practice.
  • Attend relevant workshops, conferences, and seminars locally and nationally.
  • A master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program is preferred.
  • Demonstrated clinical competency is preferred.
  • Knowledge of electronic medical records is preferred.
  • A research background is preferred.
  • Research nurse or transplant coordinator experience is preferred.
  • Experience in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Stem Cell Transplant is preferred.
  • Critical care nursing experience is preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are preferred.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with a wide range of individuals and constituents in a diverse setting is preferred.
  • Ability to handle and relate sensitive information and work independently is preferred.
  • Ability to troubleshoot problems on a regular basis is preferred.
  • Ability to conduct physical examinations and health assessments is preferred.
  • Ability to interview and obtain medical information is preferred.
  • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills are preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Perform stem cell infusions.
  • Conduct daily inpatient rounds.
  • Follow up on pertinent laboratory and imaging studies.
  • Communicate effectively with subspecialists and the inpatient team.
  • Educate patients and families about transplantation, including discharge teaching.
  • Communicate with the outpatient team and primary care provider upon patient discharge.
  • Provide care according to section policies and procedures and maintain appropriate documentation for the National Marrow Donor Program and the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy.
  • Take histories, perform physical examinations, and formulate differential diagnoses and plans for selected patients seen by the Stem Cell Transplant team.
  • Triage patient calls, formulate plans of care, and document in EPIC.
  • Write single-patient treatment plans and treatment consent, and apply BEACON plans.
  • Communicate effectively with subspecialists.
  • Coordinate pre-, peri-, and post-transplant care for patients undergoing autologous or allogeneic transplantation.
  • Coordinate matched unrelated donor and cord blood searches through the National Marrow Donor Program.
  • Evaluate the quality of patient care through application of the quality assurance process.
  • Participate in independent and/or collaborative stem cell transplant research projects.
  • Develop diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions to achieve the goals and outcomes of patients’ plans of care.
  • Design patient education programs that provide information needed for informed health care and treatment decisions.
  • Perform other related work as needed.

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