Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, College of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, College of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology is recruiting a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. This position will be under general supervision from a designated administrator, assist in providing comprehensive, continuous, and personalized care to patients in Hematology and Oncology.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessment of patients.
• Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests.
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.
• Monitor the effectiveness of interventions.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Collaborate with other providers and members of the health care team in delivery of care and make appropriate referrals when needed.
• Educate patients and families about medical conditions and treatment plans.
• Facilitate staff, patient, and family decision making using evidence-based practice.
• Participate in research and development projects.
• Participate in education of nurse practitioners, nurse practitioner students and medical students.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

Minimum Requirements:

• Nurse Practitioner: Required Education Master's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program. Required Trainings/Certifications Active Ohio APRN license with prescriptive authority. Active Board Certification in appropriate nursing specialty. Required Experience Three (3) years nursing experience. -OR- Physician Assistant: Required Education Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program. Required Trainings/Certification Active Ohio Physician Assistant license with prescriptive authority. Certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Additional Qualifications Considered 2-3 years of experience working and treating patients with Hematology-Oncology related health issues.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Sitting - Often
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Hearing, listening - Often
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Often
• Walking - Often
• Bending - Seldom
• Stooping - Seldom
• Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
• Reaching overhead - Seldom
• Pulling, pushing - Seldom

Compensation and Benefits:

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance.