The Nurse Practitioner will function within University Medical Center pediatric inpatient unit, delivering comprehensive, family-centered care to pediatric patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions in a multidisciplinary inpatient setting. As a key member of the cancer center’s collaborative care team, the NP will provide expert patient-centered management and compassionate support to children and their families navigating complex medical journeys. Provides primary care as part of a health care team in an ambulatory setting in a particular discipline. Provides patient education and counseling as well as physical assessment.
May participate in teaching programs for students and other student residents. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions and requires a high degree of contact with patients, families, and other clinic personnel and outside professionals. Some positions in the classification require travel to outreach clinics and home visits, and participation in educational efforts and special programs that occur outside of normal working hours.