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Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center

Pediatric hospital, research, and medical education

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient Oncology

Advanced Practice ProvidersUpdated on Nov 11
Full-timeUnited StatesNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A new graduate or experienced advanced practice provider will be considered.
  • Candidates must be a Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant.
  • Candidates must hold FNP or Acute Care NP certification, or NCCPA certification.
  • At least 2 years of experience with CBDI as an RN or APP is preferred.
  • A master's degree in a related field or a Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree is required; clinical licensure, certification, or training may also be required.
  • Licensure and certification must comply with CCHMC Delineation of Privileges.
  • Multi-state licensure in addition to Ohio licensure may be required based on subspecialty.

Responsibilities

  • Perform histories and physical examinations on patients presenting for care within the area of expertise.
  • Assess and diagnose chronic and acute illnesses; formulate, document, and monitor treatment plans.
  • Order and monitor therapeutic interventions, including diets, laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic tests, as warranted by patient history or examination.
  • Provide clinical consultation and order interdisciplinary consultations.
  • Prescribe medications in accordance with federal and state law and rules and CCHMC policy.
  • Attain and maintain competency in subspecialty practice, skills, and procedures in accordance with Joint Commission standards for focused and ongoing professional practice evaluation.
  • Develop measurable outcomes that support continuity of care and consistency among providers.
  • Develop, prioritize, evaluate, and modify individualized comprehensive plans of care addressing each diagnosis or issue as appropriate.
  • Involve patients, families, or caregivers in realistic outcomes and plans of care when possible, considering their capabilities and resources.
  • Consider risks and benefits, costs, clinical effectiveness, current scientific evidence, clinical guidelines, and clinical expertise when formulating interventions, treatments, and outcomes.
  • Incorporate new knowledge and strategies to initiate practice changes when desired outcomes are not achieved.
  • Maintain and update documentation of outcomes, goals, and plans of care.
  • Maintain professional behaviors aligned with organizational core values and care standards.
  • Participate in quality improvement activities or research to improve care delivery and patient outcomes.
  • Participate in lifelong learning and professional development to improve clinical practice and role performance.
  • Serve as a preceptor, role model, or mentor and contribute to colleagues' professional development and pediatric healthcare.
  • Integrate ethical considerations and research findings into practice; participate in committees or professional organizations, or write, publish, or present.
  • Advocate for pediatric patients, families, and caregivers and contribute leadership that influences healthcare and APP practice and policy.
  • Maintain competency in care management skills and procedures; promote self-management and family-centered care.
  • Use diverse and complex strategies, interventions, and teaching to promote health and a safe environment.
  • Provide leadership in care management to achieve high-quality, cost-effective care.
  • Document and communicate with healthcare team members to support integrated pediatric care services.
  • Delegate monitoring, assessment, and interventions according to patient needs and the caregiver's scope of practice.
  • Provide consultation to influence care plans, enhance others' ability to provide healthcare, and effect change in the healthcare system.
  • Make appropriate referrals and discuss recommendations with patients, families, or caregivers.
  • Order or perform appropriate treatments, therapies, and procedures based on current knowledge, research, and practice.
  • Provide patients, families, or caregivers with diagnostic and laboratory results and information about the actual or potential benefits, limitations, and adverse effects of proposed therapies.
  • Systematically evaluate assessment data and outcomes on an ongoing basis and revise or resolve diagnoses, outcomes, care plans, and implementation as needed.
  • Evaluate diagnostic accuracy and the effectiveness of interventions and care-plan strategies in relation to expected outcomes, including patients, families, caregivers, and other healthcare providers in the evaluation.
  • Base evaluation on advanced knowledge, practice, and research, and document appropriately.
  • Use evaluation results to assess impact on patients, families, caregivers, the organization, and the system, and make or recommend process or structural changes, including policies, procedures, or protocols, as appropriate.
  • Ensure the subspecialty role's scope does not exceed that of the collaborating or supervising physician.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience as an APP in the subspecialty is preferred.

About the Company

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center

Pediatric hospital, research, and medical education

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is a nonprofit academic medical center that provides pediatric care across the spectrum—from routine well-child visits to treatment of rare and complex illnesses—and serves as the Department of Pediatrics for the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Care is delivered by pediatric specialists in hospital and clinic settings, while researchers and educators translate findings into better treatments and train residents and fellows. It differentiates itself by combining patient care with university-backed pediatric research and education at scale, along with a commitment to equality and an inclusive environment for staff, patients, and families. Its goal is to improve child health by delivering high-quality care, advancing medical knowledge through research, and training the next generation of pediatric professionals.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$18.4M
Headquarters
Cincinnati, OH
Founded
1883

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