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Posted: 07-Oct-24
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 880230
When you join the healthcare team at Phoenix Children’s, you’ll see the world of medicine through the eyes of a child. You’ll be amazed by something new every day, inspired by the capabilities and expertise of your co-workers, and you’ll be able to transform your professional ambitions into reality. Here, you can be part of a growing system that will never outgrow its sense of joy, purpose or discovery. Grow with us.
We’re looking for lifelong learners who transform curiosity into discovery to join us in an inspiring place—filled with hope, positivity, support and compassion.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Infusion – Phoenix Children’s
The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders: Outpatient / Infusion APP
This APP position will have Outpatient Infusion Unit responsibilities for the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
The APP will work with the comprehensive, multidisciplinary team helping children of childhood cancer, hematologic disorders, immunodeficiency and immunologic diseases who receive infusions in our center. The provider is expected to understand their general medical needs, the role and side effects of infusion medications and work closely with ordering providers to ensure safe administration of medication. You will be responsible for management of acute illness, infusion reactions and toxicity, including facilitating transfer to higher level of care for unstable patients. Additionally, you will be trained in outpatient procedures like bone marrow aspirates/biopsies and lumbar puncture, a part of the general care of many of our patients.
You will be responsible for entering patient care orders, outpatient prescriptions, patient and family education and coordinating care with primary Additionally, you will be a resource for development of standard operating procedures and quality improvement projects.
Time Expectation:
Coverage is M-F from 8-5pm or until the last infusion is complete, whichever is later. This position is 9, 9 hour days in a 2-week pay period.
Job Qualifications:
- PNP, FNP, or PA-C
Board Certified and Credentialed at PCH - 2 years provider experience preferred in any of the following areas:
- Pediatric primary care
- Pediatric Acute care
- Hematology / Oncology / BMT
This position works in collaboration with the attending physicians and works within their scope of practice to provide excellent clinical care for patients. Plays a critical role in the patient family medical team. Professional who may practice in hospital’s inpatient and/or outpatient setting.
Required Qualifications:
- Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association or obtained by start date.
- Current State of Arizona certification as a Nurse Practitioner OR Current State of Arizona certification as a Physician Assistant or obtained by start date.
- National board certification to match area of education OR maintain certificate in National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Master’s or Doctorate degree from an Accreditation Commission for Nursing (ACEN) and/or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited graduate school of nursing in Pediatric Acute care, Pediatric primary care or Family Medicine OR Master’s degree from nationally accredited ARC-PA program.
Phoenix Children’s offers an outstanding work environment, a competitive compensation/benefits package including paid malpractice insurance coverage, paid time off, and access to CME including a professional development course through UptoDate.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a CV or apply online:
Chastity Jensen
Physician Talent Acquisition Partner Phoenix Children’s
O: (602) 933-5638
https://careers.phoenixchildrens.com/Positions/Posting/880230