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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient Hematology New!

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient Hematology

Department: PCMG-MAIN | Hematology and Oncology Location: Phoenix Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm Category: Advanced Practice Clinicians Posting #: 932411 Employee Type: Full-Time Position Summary

Posting Note:

This APP position will have primary responsibility for the benign hematology patient population. The successful provider will have responsibility for both pediatric and adult hospitalized hematology patients on primary or consultative service.

Duties would include evaluating patients including new consultation with provider supervision, ordering medications and necessary blood products, managing prescriptions, radiology and home care orders, educating patients and their families on active issues and therapeutic changes, interacting with appropriate consultants, assistance with data monitoring related to this patient population, and scheduling appropriate follow up for patients. The successful individual is expected to work collaboratively with other providers within the hematology team and the broader CCBD to help with completion of projects as they are identified. Participation in focused quality or research projects, in conjunction with the hematology team, is also encouraged.

Prior pediatric hematology experience preferred, although not required. This position works in collaboration with the attending physicians and works within their scope of practice to provide excellent clinical care for patients. Plays a critical role in the patient family medical team. Professional who may practice in hospital’s inpatient and/or outpatient setting. Position Duties

Conducts comprehensive health history, physical assessments and plans for infants, children and young adults with acute and chronic health conditions. Utilizes advanced assessment skills to manage a cohort of patients.

Orders and prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, and performs other therapeutic or corrective measures to treat illness and improve health status.

Formulates family centered plan of care. Performs daily documents as necessary. Collaborated and coordinated care with other team members.

Collects data and analyzes when necessary.

Performs any needed advanced procedures that are associated with their credentialing process DOP.

Utilizes the most up to date and evidence based practice for plan of care and able to alter the plan according to family needs and effectiveness or plan.

Serves as an educational resource to patient/family/ nursing staff/ provider team and other health care teams as needed.

Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competences, certifying body renewals, seeking educational offerings when available, and participates in the professional development of others which may include Advanced Practice Provider students, Residents and Medical Students. Acts as a preceptor/mentor for those new in department.

Demonstrates commitment to patient safety by bring up concerns in appropriate manner, reporting through appropriate channels, and ensuring change of practice when necessary. Demonstrates shared accountability of safe practice.

Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education. We realize this vision by: Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families Values

We place children and families at the center of all we do We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

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First Name * Last Name * Phone * Email Address * Resume Upload * Note, ONLY 1 attachment will be visible to system per applicant for all applications per active profile. When you upload your resume, our system will attempt to update your profile here, which may overwrite previously completed fields. The attached file is accepted as the resume. It is also allowable to combine both the resume (positioned first in the file) followed by a cover letter into the one file attachment. Please upload a

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Apply for this position? First Name * Last Name * Phone * Email Address * Resume Upload * Note, ONLY 1 attachment will be visible to system per applicant for all applications per active profile. When you upload your resume, our system will attempt to update your profile here, which may overwrite previously completed fields. The attached file is accepted as the resume. It is also allowable to combine both the resume (positioned first in the file) followed by a cover letter into the one file attachment. Please upload a

PDF

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DOCX

version of your resume. Resumes created in Mac Pagesshould be exported as PDF before uploading Select file... or drag your file to this box Are you a current or former employee? * No Current Employee Former Employee Desired pay? How did you hear about this position? Position Qualifications Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed. Education Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Master’s or Doctorate degree from an Accreditation Commission for Nursing (ACEN) and/or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited graduate school of nursing in Pediatric Acute care, Pediatric primary care or Family Medicine OR Master’s degree from nationally accredited ARC-PA program. Required

Yes No Special Skills Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Excellent interpersonal skills, strong verbal communication, and basic computer skills. Required

Yes No Additional Requirements Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association or obtained by start date. Required

Yes No 2. Current State of Arizona certification as a Nurse Practitioner OR Current State of Arizona certification as a Physician Assistant or obtained by start date. Required

Yes No 3. National board certification to match area of education OR maintain certificate in National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Required

Yes No Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

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Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly

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Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly

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Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly

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Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Constantly

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Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly

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Physical Requirement - Sitting - Occasionally

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Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently

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Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently

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Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly

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Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly

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Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly

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Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Constantly

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Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Occasionally

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Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly

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Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently

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Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally

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Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable

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Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable

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Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable

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Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable

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Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable

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Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable

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Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable

I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirementsand occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply I Agree

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