What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner - UVMMC position at University of Vermont Medical Center?
The University of Vermont Medical Center's Golisano Children's Hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (FNP/PNP) to join our Pediatric Hematology/Oncology team in Burlington, Vermont.
This is an opportunity to care for children, adolescents, and young adults with hematologic and oncologic conditions while working alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team within Vermont's only children's hospital.
Schedule
* 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
* 0.8 FTE (32 hours/week)
* Four- to five-day work week
* Potential future call requirement
* Some potential weekend requirements
What You'll Do
* Provide outpatient and occasional inpatient care for pediatric hematology and oncology patients in both the clinic and Infusion Center
* Manage follow-up visits, treatment monitoring, including patients enrolled in clinical trials, and symptom management
* Perform occasional procedures based on education, training, and experience
* Review and order chemotherapy protocols
* Educate patients and families throughout their care journey
* Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary team members
* Participate in telemedicine visits as appropriate
What You Can Expect Here
* Practice within Vermont's only children's hospital
* Collaborative team of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology physicians and APPs
* Meaningful relationships with patients and families
* Strong onboarding, mentorship, and ongoing support
* Opportunity to build expertise in a highly specialized field
* Team-based culture focused on exceptional patient care
Experience
* Pediatric Hematology/Oncology APP experience preferred
* Pediatric and/or Oncology RN experience preferred
* New graduate Nurse Practitioners with relevant pediatric and/or oncology experience will be considered
* Strong interest in caring for pediatric patients and families
* Commitment to collaborative, patient- and family-centered care
Education & Licensure Requirements
* Completion of an accredited Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program
* Current National Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (FNP or PNP)
* Active Vermont APRN license or eligibility for Vermont licensure
* Eligibility for New York licensure
* Eligibility for prescriptive authority
* Eligibility for DEA licensure
Telemedicine
Telemedicine is a component of this role. Providers must be eligible to obtain both Vermont and New York licensure to support virtual care for patients located in New York.
Benefit Highlights
* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
* 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
* Combined Time Off (CTO)
* CME funding and professional development support
* Malpractice coverage
* Relocation assistance available
If you are committed to delivering thoughtful, family-centered care and are interested in joining a collaborative Pediatric Hematology/Oncology team, we encourage you to apply.
The University of Vermont Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.