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Description

Specialization:

Hematology and Medical Oncology

Job Summary:

Methodist Children’s Hospital is seeking a compassionate and dedicated **Nurse Practitioner (NP)** or **Physician Assistant (PA)** to join our Pediatric Hematology and Oncology team. This advanced practice provider will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, family-centered care to children with blood disorders and cancer.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings

+ Perform physical exams, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians

+ Manage chemotherapy administration, transfusions, and supportive care

+ Participate in patient and family education, ensuring understanding of diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care

+ Coordinate care with other specialties, nursing staff, social workers, and support services

+ Participate in clinical rounds, tumor boards, and quality improvement initiatives

+ Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record

Qualifications:

+ Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

+ Current licensure as an NP or PA in the state of Texas (or eligibility to obtain)

+ National certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Physician Assistant

+ BLS and PALS certification required

+ Prior experience in pediatric hematology/oncology or pediatric acute care preferred

Preferred Skills:

+ Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

+ Comfort with managing complex pediatric patients and coordinating multidisciplinary care

About Methodist Children's Hospital:

+ 202-bed facility with seven operating units

+ Methodist Children's Hospital is part of Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare, and has grown to become one of the leading U.S. hospitals providing bone marrow and stem cell transplants for children

+ 750+ blood and marrow transplants since founding in 1993

+ Cancer care at Children’s Cancer Center and Blood Center at Methodist Children’s Hospital and Infusion clinic at Children’s Cancer and Blood Center

+ Our pediatric hematologists/oncologists participate in clinical trials through Children’s Oncology Group (COG) (http://www.childrensoncologygroup.org/) and National Cancer Institute’s Community Clinical Oncology Program (CCOP) (http://ncorp.cancer.gov/) .

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