Advanced Practice Provider, Bone and Marrow

About the Role

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is credentialed by the medical staff and functions within their scope of practice in their jurisdictional area and in accordance with organizational medical staff bylaws. They are responsible for providing evidenced-based care for the management of patients, including assessment, implementation, and evaluation of a detailed plan of care, which incorporates diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. The APP demonstrates competency in providing age-appropriate care to patients as defined by certification and training and provides family-centered care to meet family needs, including psychological support, education, and discharge planning in conjunction with other related disciplines. The APP initiates, participates, and collaborates with divisional and organizational multi-disciplinary staff to provide and support evidence-based education, quality improvement, and research. They participate in professional and organizational activities that contribute to improving patient care, the scientific knowledge base of advanced practice, program operation, and individual professional development. The APP provides leadership within their respective clinical area through participation in division projects and mentorship of others. They contribute to department and organization-wide initiatives, representing advanced practice and promoting the role of the advanced practice provider.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical

• Assesses, diagnoses, and monitors clinical status of each patient utilizing evidenced-based practice and medical knowledge.
• Develops appropriate plan of care.
• Writes patient care orders, prescribes therapy, and provides necessary home care orders as needed.
• Identifies significant changes in patient status using physical exam, lab values, diagnostic tests, and patient/family input.
• Differentiates between normal and abnormal findings.
• Performs procedures as needed after obtaining appropriate credentialing.
• Participates in and/or leads multidisciplinary patient care.
• Is a clinical resource for patient, parents, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Appropriately communicates and escalates clinical/administrative issues.
• Collaborates with nursing, medicine, and other members of the healthcare team to regularly ensure quality patient care.

Administrative

• Serves as a clinical preceptor to NP, CNS, or PA students.
• Acts as a clinical resource for staff in patient care issues.
• Provides formal/informal educational presentations to staff on areas of expertise.
• Participates and leads quality improvement initiatives in their department.

Requirements & Tech Stack

Minimum Education

• Master's Degree Nurse Practitioner: Master's or Doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program and eligibility for medical staff credentialing.
• Physician Assistant: Master’s or Doctoral degree of Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program and eligibility for medical staff credentialing.
• Clinical Nurse Specialist: Master’s or Doctorate degree in the clinical specialty area in which they practice from an accredited program and eligibility for medical staff credentialing.

Minimum Work Experience

• Minimum of 0 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider.

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of clinical specialty and services.
• Demonstrates clinical leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS)

For Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist:

• Licensure in the state(s) of clinical practice
• CDS in state(s) of clinical practice
• DEA

For Physician Assistant:

• Licensure in the state(s) of clinical practice
• CDS in state(s) of clinical practice
• DEA

For Nurse Practitioner:

• Active national certification with governing body such as PNCB, ANCC, or AANPCB

For Physician Assistant:

• Active national certification with NCCPA

Benefits That Support You

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.