Aprn-Nurse Practitioner-Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

APRN-Nurse Practitioner-Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Hiring Department: UICOMP-Pediatrics

Location: Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1017861

Posting Close Date: 6/26/2023

Position open for APRN in pediatric hematology oncology to provide outpatient as well as inpatient care with focus on healthy living practices, psycho-social support and education for those who have completed treatment as well as undergoing treatment.

Position Summary
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides comprehensive health care for assigned patients/community as determined by scope of practice guidelines and specialty. This includes completion of a health assessment, determining diagnosis, planning and prescribing treatment within the parameters of medical staff privileges at UI Health and area of expertise. The APRN participates in the educational experiences of nursing students, medical students, residents and other health care disciplines.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Obtain relevant patient health history. Study and interpret patient tests and records.
• The Advanced Practice Nurse is required to have and maintain a faculty appointment in order to receive clinical privileges to practice at the University of Illinois Health System.
• Manage the care of patients within assigned area and/or area of expertise and within parameters of medical staff privileges.
• Determine effectiveness of treatment plan with documentation of treatment provided and patient outcomes.
• Perform physical exam and record findings.
• Assist with scheduling of patients for upcoming procedures including coordinating with other services (division, departments) and completion of necessary documentation, scheduling forms and clearance.
• Reassess and modify plan with patient/family and treatment team within the parameters of medical staff privileges.
• Perform various diagnostic, preventive and/or therapeutic procedures and/or order special screenings and developmental or laboratory tests to diagnose conditions; interpret results.
• Develop an educational plan for patient/family.
• Order appropriate consultation/referral.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
• Participates in the educational experiences of nursing students, medical students, residents and other healthcare disciplines. By being involved in case conferences, serving as a preceptor and mentor, assisting with curriculum development and instruction.
• Prescribe/order appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and develop a treatment plan.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Illinois required.
• Master’s degree in Nursing or Doctorate degree in Nursing required.

• Staff Nursing experience in Pediatrics and/or hematology oncology preferred.

For fullest consideration please submit your application by 4/18/2023 at:

https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/3827?c=uic

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