HCA Healthcare
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for Adult BMT Program
HCA Healthcare, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
Description
Specialization
Hematology and Medical Oncology
Job Summary Methodist Children’s Hospital is seeking a compassionate and dedicated
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
or
Physician Assistant (PA)
to join our Pediatric Hematology and Oncology team. This advanced practice provider will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, family-centered care to children with blood disorders and cancer.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings
Perform physical exams, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians
Manage chemotherapy administration, transfusions, and supportive care
Participate in patient and family education, ensuring understanding of diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care
Coordinate care with other specialties, nursing staff, social workers, and support services
Participate in clinical rounds, tumor boards, and quality improvement initiatives
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Current licensure as an NP or PA in the state of Texas (or eligibility to obtain)
National certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Physician Assistant
BLS and PALS certification required
Prior experience in pediatric hematology/oncology or pediatric acute care preferred
Preferred Skills
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Comfort with managing complex pediatric patients and coordinating multidisciplinary care
About Methodist Children’s Hospital
202-bed facility with seven operating units
Methodist Children’s Hospital is part of Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare, and has grown to become one of the leading U.S. hospitals providing bone marrow and stem cell transplants for children
750+ blood and marrow transplants since founding in 1993
Cancer care at Children’s Cancer Center and Blood Center at Methodist Children’s Hospital and Infusion clinic at Children’s Cancer and Blood Center
Our pediatric hematologists/oncologists participate in clinical trials through Children’s Oncology Group (COG) (http://www.childrensoncologygroup.org/) and National Cancer Institute’s Community Clinical Oncology Program (CCOP) (http://ncorp.cancer.gov/) .
San Antonio is home to 2.5 million people and is experiencing solid economic growth in industries such as bioscience and healthcare, aerospace, IT and cybersecurity and green technologies. San Antonio’s MSA is expected to add up to 1.1 million new residents and 500,000 new jobs by 2040. This growing city offers big-city amenities and world-renowned attractions coupled with a relaxed and inviting atmosphere for all ages. San Antonio residents also enjoy a cost of living slightly below the national average due to lower housing costs, as well as no state income tax.
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Job Summary Methodist Children’s Hospital is seeking a compassionate and dedicated
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
or
Physician Assistant (PA)
to join our Pediatric Hematology and Oncology team. This advanced practice provider will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, family-centered care to children with blood disorders and cancer.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings
Perform physical exams, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians
Manage chemotherapy administration, transfusions, and supportive care
Participate in patient and family education, ensuring understanding of diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care
Coordinate care with other specialties, nursing staff, social workers, and support services
Participate in clinical rounds, tumor boards, and quality improvement initiatives
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Current licensure as an NP or PA in the state of Texas (or eligibility to obtain)
National certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Physician Assistant
BLS and PALS certification required
Prior experience in pediatric hematology/oncology or pediatric acute care preferred
Preferred Skills
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Comfort with managing complex pediatric patients and coordinating multidisciplinary care
About Methodist Children’s Hospital
202-bed facility with seven operating units
Methodist Children’s Hospital is part of Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare, and has grown to become one of the leading U.S. hospitals providing bone marrow and stem cell transplants for children
750+ blood and marrow transplants since founding in 1993
Cancer care at Children’s Cancer Center and Blood Center at Methodist Children’s Hospital and Infusion clinic at Children’s Cancer and Blood Center
Our pediatric hematologists/oncologists participate in clinical trials through Children’s Oncology Group (COG) (http://www.childrensoncologygroup.org/) and National Cancer Institute’s Community Clinical Oncology Program (CCOP) (http://ncorp.cancer.gov/) .
San Antonio is home to 2.5 million people and is experiencing solid economic growth in industries such as bioscience and healthcare, aerospace, IT and cybersecurity and green technologies. San Antonio’s MSA is expected to add up to 1.1 million new residents and 500,000 new jobs by 2040. This growing city offers big-city amenities and world-renowned attractions coupled with a relaxed and inviting atmosphere for all ages. San Antonio residents also enjoy a cost of living slightly below the national average due to lower housing costs, as well as no state income tax.
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