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Position Summary
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.
Clinical Responsibilities
Inpatient Care
Conduct daily rounds in collaboration with attending physicians, fellows, residents, pharmacists, and nursing teams
Manage acute hematologic and oncologic emergencies (e.g., febrile neutropenia, tumor lysis syndrome, sickle cell crises)
Perform admission evaluations, ongoing assessments, and discharge planning
Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies
Participate in weekend and holiday coverage
Outpatient Care
Perform independent and collaborative visits under physician supervision, as appropriate
Manage outpatient oncology patients across the care continuum (active treatment, follow-up, survivorship)
Provide same-day urgent/symptom-based evaluations to reduce ED utilization
Manage chemotherapy and supportive care regimens
Monitor treatment response and manage therapy-related complications
Provide patient and family education regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and symptom management
Conduct chemotherapy education and supportive care counseling for patients and families
Coordinate care across specialties, infusion services, and external providers
Document and bill patient encounters in compliance with institutional and regulatory standards
Procedures (within scope of practice)
Lumbar punctures
Bone marrow aspirates and biopsies
Ommaya tap
Intrathecal chemotherapy administration
Central line management
Clinical Trials & Research Participation
Provide direct clinical care to patients enrolled in institutional, cooperative group, and industry-sponsored clinical trials
Ensure protocol adherence in collaboration with principal investigators and research coordinators
Perform study-related assessments and documentation
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
Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and research meetings
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
Attend and contribute to divisional conferences, case reviews, and morbidity and mortality discussions
Engage in ongoing professional development and academic scholarship
Schedule
Full-time position
Combination of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities
Weekend and holiday coverage required
Required Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Current state licensure and national board certification
DEA registration
Pediatric clinical experience required
BLS and PALS certification
Preferred Qualifications
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 environment
Core Competencies
Advanced clinical reasoning in medically complex pediatric populations
Strong understanding of research integrity and protocol compliance
Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Commitment to family-centered, compassionate care
Ability to balance clinical productivity with academic engagement
Other Information
Other information:
Education Requirements:
? Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
? 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. FNP or PA preferred.
? Board certification if required by the Department. DEA.
Professional Experience Requirements:
? No prior experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
? Demonstrated clinical competency.
? Effective leadership skills. Strong interpersonal skills.
? Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
? Demonstrated written and verbal communication and strong analytical skills.
? Effective interaction to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting.
? Documentation in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing.
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians
Organization Unit: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC: Chapel Hill
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. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
