Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Tier III) - Inpatient Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy

About the role

Works collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team providing care for patients both in the outpatient clinic and the inpatient setting, addressing acute and chronic issues in managing disease and treatment-related complications. The candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team to care for patients pre-, during, and post-hematopoietic transplant and cell therapy in an inpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Collects, documents, and analyzes patient data; collaborates in the development and implementation of treatment plans; coordinates patient care with ancillary clinical services; makes appropriate referrals to consulting medical staff; provides follow-up to referring physicians.
• Performs patient care duties according to established standards, policies, and patient-specific protocols.
• Obtains medical, family, and social histories; performs physical examinations; orders and interprets diagnostic studies and laboratory tests; accurately diagnoses disease and disease stage; identifies and implements appropriate medical treatment.
• Monitors and evaluates patient response to treatment; facilitates appropriate patient referrals; provides patient and family support; performs follow-up with healthcare providers.
• Collects and records data using effective verbal and written communication skills; participates in scholarly dissemination of research data.
• Collaborates in the development of clinical research flow sheets; assists in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of historical patient data; adheres to clinical trial protocols.
• Educates patients, families, students, and new employees; assesses learning needs and facilitates self-care development.
• Orients and precepts advanced practice students, medical residents, nursing visitors, and fellows in clinical areas.
• Maintains current knowledge through regular attendance at conferences and meetings.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care; participates in the detection, reporting, and improvement of systems to enhance patient safety and quality.
• Participates in care coordination across the continuum.

Requirements

• Must have passed the certification exam for either Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
• For Nurse Practitioner, preference is given to candidates with Acute Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification.
• Pediatrics and hematology and/or oncology experience preferred.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification

• Nurse Practitioner:
  • Current Advanced Practice Nurse License issued by the Tennessee State Board of Nursing.
  • Current Tennessee State Board of Nursing license if primary residence is Tennessee or a Nurse Licensure non-Compact state; or a current State Board of Nursing license in the state of primary residence if the state is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
  • Nurse Practitioner Certification from ANCC, AANP, or PNCB; Acute Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-AC) highly preferred.
  • Certificate of Fitness: State of Tennessee - Division of Health Related Boards.
  • DEA certification within 6 months of employment.
• Physician Assistant:
  • Licensed by the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners to practice as a physician assistant.
  • Certified by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
  • DEA certification within 6 months of employment.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $104,000 - $186,160 per year for the role of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Tier III) - Inpatient Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy.

Schedule

Tier III Advanced Practitioners work a combination of days and nights or straight nights, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays according to scheduling guidelines.