03 Oct
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UNC Health
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Ottawa
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Full-Time | Inpatient & Outpatient | Weekend & Holiday Required The Department of Pediatrics seeks a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. This position provides comprehensive, evidence-based care to children, adolescents, and young adults with malignant and non-malignant hematologic disorders across inpatient and outpatient settings.
The APP will serve as an essential member of a multidisciplinary academic team and will play an active role in clinical care, education, quality improvement, and participation in clinical research and therapeutic trials. This position will involve primarily weekend coverage with the possibility of outpatient clinic responsibilities for admissions and follow up visits. Conduct daily rounds in collaboration with attending physicians, fellows, residents, pharmacists, and nursing teams Manage acute hematologic, oncologic and bone marrow transplant emergencies (e.g., Participate in weekend and holiday coverage Manage outpatient oncology patients across the care continuum (active treatment, follow-up, survivorship) Provide same-day urgent/symptom-based evaluations to reduce ED utilization Monitor treatment response and manage therapy-related complications Document and bill patient encounters in compliance with institutional and regulatory standards Clinical Trials & Research Participation Provide direct clinical care to patients enrolled in institutional, cooperative group, and industry-sponsored clinical trials Assist with eligibility screening and informed consent processes (as permitted by scope and institutional policy)
Monitor for and report adverse events in accordance with regulatory standards Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and opportunities for scholarly activity, including presentations and publications Academic Engagement Participate in the education of residents, fellows, nurse practitioner students, and physician assistant students Engage in ongoing professional development and academic scholarship Full-time position Weekend and holiday coverage required Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program Current state licensure and national board certification Experience in pediatric hematology/oncology Experience caring for patients enrolled in clinical trials Familiarity with research protocols and regulatory requirements Experience in academic medical center setting Ability to balance clinical productivity with academic engagement Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.
Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider (i.e., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) in the state of North Carolina. No prior experience required. Documentation in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing.
Legal Employer: Organization Unit: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Work Type: Full Time Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.
📌 Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (Ottawa)
🏢 UNC Health
📍 Ottawa