Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Inpatient Oncology

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the inpatient oncology team within the Cancer and Blood Diseases Institute (CBDI). This role involves caring for oncology patients admitted for routine chemotherapy as well as unexpected sick admissions. Inpatient units are located at both the Base and Liberty campuses.

About the Role

This is an inpatient oncology APP position with a focus on delivering comprehensive care to pediatric oncology patients. The role includes performing assessments, developing treatment plans, ordering and monitoring therapeutic interventions, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform history and physical exams on patients presenting for care in area of expertise.
• Assess and diagnose illnesses, including chronic and acute conditions.
• Formulate, document, and monitor a treatment plan.
• Order and monitor therapeutic interventions, including diets, laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic tests.
• Provide clinical consultation and order interdisciplinary consults.
• Prescribe medications in accordance with federal, state, and institutional policies.
• Maintain competency in subspecialty practice, skills, and procedures in alignment with Joint Commission standards.
• Develop measurable outcomes and individualized care plans that involve the patient and family.
• Incorporate evidence-based practices, clinical guidelines, and research into care plans.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, research, and professional development.
• Serve as a preceptor, mentor, or leader in professional organizations.
• Advocate for pediatric patients and families while influencing healthcare policy.
• Promote self-management and family-centered care through diverse strategies and interventions.
• Document and communicate with healthcare team members to ensure integrated care delivery.
• Delegate appropriate monitoring and interventions based on scope of practice.
• Provide consultation to enhance care plans and refer patients as needed.
• Order and perform treatments, therapies, and procedures based on current knowledge and research.
• Evaluate and revise diagnoses, outcomes, and care plans based on ongoing assessment data.
• Utilize evaluation results to recommend process or structural changes, including policy updates.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a related field or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
• Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA) with NCCPA certification.
• Licensure and certification in accordance with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) delineation of privileges.
• Multi-state licensure may be required based on subspecialty.

Qualifications

• New graduates or experienced APPs will be considered.
• Preferred: At least 2 years of experience in the Cancer and Blood Diseases Institute (CBDI), either as an RN or APP.
• Preferred: Experience as an APP in a subspecialty.

Schedule

• Full-time position with 40 weekly hours.
• 12-hour shifts, either 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM or 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM.
• No overnight shifts currently available.
• Rotating schedule including every third weekend and holidays.
• On-call responsibilities required.

Benefits

Cincinnati Children’s is recognized as a top employer, offering:

• Consistent ranking among the top 3 children’s hospitals for NIH funding.
• Recognition as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025) and Best Employers for New Grads (2025).
• Designation as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies (Fortune).
• Certification as a Leading Disability Employer by the National Organization on Disability.
• Magnet® designation for nursing excellence (fourth consecutive time).
• Commitment to innovation, including responsible use of artificial intelligence.
• Support for professional growth, research, and leadership opportunities.