Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, Division of Hematology and Oncology
You are invited to submit an application to be considered for a position with more than one opening. The number of positions varies depending on the needs of the department.
Job Overview
The College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology is recruiting for a full-time (100% FTE) Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. This position will support the University’s mission and commitment to excellence in our students, faculty, staff and all our activities.
Under general supervision from a designated administrator, assist in providing comprehensive, continuous, and personalized care to patients in malignant hematology with a primary focus in bone marrow transplant. The individual will provide patient/family education and will be expected to participate in teaching activities for students, residents and fellows.
Essential Functions
- Conduct comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessment of bone marrow transplant patients.
- Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests.
- Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.
- Monitor the effectiveness of interventions.
- Maintain accurate medical records.
- Collaborate with other providers and members of the health care team in delivery of care and make appropriate referrals when needed.
- Educate patients and families about medical conditions and treatment plans.
- Facilitate staff, patient, and family decision making using evidence-based practice.
- Participate in research and development projects.
- Participate in education of nurse practitioners, nurse practitioner students and medical students.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
A Master's degree in nursing and graduation from an accredited nursing program.
Required Trainings/Certifications
- Current/valid APRN license to practice in the state of Ohio with prescriptive authority prior to start.
Required Experience
At least three (3) years nursing experience.
- OR -
Required Education
Graduation from a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessor agencies.
Required Trainings/Certifications
- Certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
- Current/valid PA license to practice in the state of Ohio.
Required Experience
A minimum of one year PA experience.
Additional Qualifications Considered
- At least 2-3 years of experience working and treating patients with Hematology-Oncology related health issues.
- Comfortable with conducting shared medical appointments.
- Comfortable with public speaking and presenting in front of large groups.
- Individual should enjoy being part of multi-disciplinary team.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
- Talking - Often
- Standing - Often
- Walking - Often
- Bending - Seldom
- Stooping - Seldom
- Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
- Reaching overhead - Seldom
- Pulling, pushing - Seldom
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
- Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
- Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
- Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).
For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
REQ: 97382
Date: Oct 15, 2024
Location: Cincinnati, OH, US
Facility: Main Campus
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