Job Description
The Lisa Dean Moseley Foundation Institute for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware is seeking a pediatric oncology advanced practice nurse or physician assistant with special interest in the outpatient management of children with malignant solid tumors to join the team!
This is a full-time opportunity to join a thriving oncology division in Delaware's only free-standing children's hospital. Primary responsibilities will include the outpatient clinical management of children with solid tumors such as osteosarcoma, neuroblastoma, and Wilm's tumor. The pediatric oncology APRN/PA in this position will also work collaboratively with the leukemia team to provide cross-coverage when needed and will also serve as the front-line clinician for the inpatient pediatric oncology patient population when needed.
Highlights of the pediatric hematology/oncology/transplant/cellular therapy program include a supportive and collaborative group of 12 pediatric hematologists/oncologists and 8 nurse practitioners along with dedicated oncology nurses, psychologists, child life specialists, nutritionists, physical therapists, nurse navigators, and social workers. The program is a member of the Children's Oncology Group and one of the top enrollers of patients in the NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP).
Essential duties and responsibilities will include:
Primary outpatient management of children with solid tumors with the ability to cross-cover other oncology populations when needed Provide continuity of care specific to chemotherapy/immunotherapy, disease evaluation, and supportive care management throughout the patient's treatment course in conjunction with a physician Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety in ordering chemotherapy and supportive care medications using a computerized order entry system.
Requirements:

• Master's/Doctorate as applicable in correlation with Nursing or Physician Assistant program
• Pediatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse-Acute Care Certified
• Physician Assistant (PA-C)
• Pediatric Oncology experience highly preferred.
• CPR-BLS Certification required at the time of appointment.

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Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment. All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.
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