Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner - UVMMC

The University of Vermont Health Network Burlington, VT, US

$67.20 - $93.87 / hour

Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus

Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont

Regular

Department: Vermont Children's Hospital - Clinical

Full Time

Standard Hours: 64

Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 64

Shift: Day/Eve

Primary Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Weekend Needs: As Scheduled

Salary Range: Min $67.20 Mid $80.54 Max $93.87

Recruiter: Arianna Biondo

The University of Vermont Medical Center's Golisano Children's Hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (FNP/PNP) to join our Pediatric Hematology/Oncology team in Burlington, Vermont.

This is an opportunity to care for children, adolescents, and young adults with hematologic and oncologic conditions while working alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team within Vermont's only children's hospital.

Schedule

• 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• 0.8 FTE (32 hours/week)
• Four- to five-day work week
• Potential future call requirement
• Some potential weekend requirements

What You'll Do

• Provide outpatient and occasional inpatient care for pediatric hematology and oncology patients in both the clinic and Infusion Center
• Manage follow-up visits, treatment monitoring, including patients enrolled in clinical trials, and symptom management
• Perform occasional procedures based on education, training, and experience
• Review and order chemotherapy protocols
• Educate patients and families throughout their care journey
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary team members
• Participate in telemedicine visits as appropriate

What You Can Expect Here

• Practice within Vermont's only children's hospital
• Collaborative team of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology physicians and APPs
• Meaningful relationships with patients and families
• Strong onboarding, mentorship, and ongoing support
• Opportunity to build expertise in a highly specialized field
• Team-based culture focused on exceptional patient care

Experience

• Pediatric Hematology/Oncology APP experience preferred
• Pediatric and/or Oncology RN experience preferred
• New graduate Nurse Practitioners with relevant pediatric and/or oncology experience will be considered
• Strong interest in caring for pediatric patients and families
• Commitment to collaborative, patient- and family-centered care

Education & Licensure Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program
• Current National Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (FNP or PNP)
• Active Vermont APRN license or eligibility for Vermont licensure
• Eligibility for New York licensure
• Eligibility for prescriptive authority
• Eligibility for DEA licensure

Telemedicine

Telemedicine is a component of this role. Providers must be eligible to obtain both Vermont and New York licensure to support virtual care for patients located in New York.

Benefit Highlights

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Combined Time Off (CTO)
• CME funding and professional development support
• Malpractice coverage
• Relocation assistance available

If you are committed to delivering thoughtful, family-centered care and are interested in joining a collaborative Pediatric Hematology/Oncology team, we encourage you to apply.

This is a bargaining union position.

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