Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Liquid Tumor

Inpatient Liquid Tumor Advanced Practice Provider

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The Inpatient Liquid Tumor Advanced Practice Provider serves as a clinical expert and continuity provider for patients with liquid tumors, supporting hospital-based oncology teams. This MondayFriday, day-shift role focuses on high-quality, coordinated inpatient care, procedural expertise, and seamless transitions to outpatient management.

In collaboration with the attending physician, the APP provides comprehensive care aligned with their scope of practice, including clinical management, consultation, education, and professional development.

Experience Qualifications:

• At least 1-2 years of Oncology experience as an RN or Advanced Practice Provider required

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Care & Team Management

• Provide advanced assessment and daily management of a cohort of liquid tumor patients, including documentation and family-centered care planning
• Lead day-to-day coordination of the liquid tumor service, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to oversee chemotherapy ordering, procedures, supportive care, and discharge planning
• Partner closely with outpatient teams to ensure efficient, safe and smooth transitions of care between in-patient and outpatient
• Participate in division-wide conferences and team meetings; attend the weekly leukemia/lymphoma conference and share key insights and clinical updates with the broader team

Procedural Expertise

• Perform credentialed procedures, including bone marrow aspirates/biopsies, lumbar punctures with intrathecal chemotherapy, and skin biopsies
• Partner with the other APP's to ensure the team is maintain procedural competencies

Care Evaluation & Optimization

• Continuously evaluate treatment effectiveness and adjust care plans based on evidence-based practice and patient/family response

Patient & Family Education

• Provide clear, compassionate education to patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, procedures, and discharge care

Team Education & Consultation

• Serve as a clinical resource and educator for fellows, residents, advanced practice providers, and nursing staff
• Provide consultation to multidisciplinary team members to support high-quality oncology care

Professional Development & Scholarship

• Engage in research, education, and scholarly activities
• Maintain competencies and pursue ongoing professional development
• Precept and mentor trainees and colleagues

Patient Safety & Quality

• Promote a culture of safety through proactive communication and system-based reporting
• Demonstrate shared accountability for safe, high-quality care

Master's Degree Nursing Required

Master's Degree - Physician Assistant Required

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in an inter-professional team setting with multiple responsibilities
• Ability to use computer and electronic medical records effectively
• Refer to Scope of Practice Document and Clinical Responsibilities Checklist for specific requirements of role

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or
• Registered Nurse (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and
• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or
• Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and
• Prescriptive Authority (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - within 3 months - Required or
• Prescriptive Authority (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - within 3 months - Required and
• Specialty Certification - as a Nurse Practitioner in area of education/subspecialty. - upon hire - Required

• Required (upon hire in Pennsylvania): Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board
• Required (upon hire in New Jersey): Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board
• Required (upon hire): Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

$104,600.00 - $138,600.00 Annually

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly. This job is eligible for an incentive program. At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.

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