APP Pediatric HEM/ONC Inpatient/UKHC

Job Summary

The APP functioning within the pediatric hem/onc team works in collaboration with, and is an integral member of, a multidisciplinary health care system. The APP functions primarily in the clinic managing the hem/onc needs of the identified population and may also work closely with the outpatient testing groups and the extensive support systems needs for this population. The APP is generally on a service aligned team and manages the care of the outpatient with the team. In some instances the APP may have responsibilities for this same patient population in the consultative inpatient setting or serves a resource for the inpatient care team. The APP has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice and education and has a responsibility for ensuring an environment of safe quality care.

The APP demonstrates an advanced level of medical and nursing knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• N/A

Preferred Education/Experience

• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification preferred