Advanced Practice Provider, Oncology
Children's National Hospital
Summary
Children's National Hospital is a premier pediatric healthcare institution located in Washington, D.C., recognized as one of the top children's hospitals in the United States. Founded in 1870, it serves as the region's primary pediatric academic medical center, providing comprehensive care across all pediatric specialties. The hospital operates a 323-bed facility and offers advanced medical services including neonatal intensive care, pediatric surgery, oncology, cardiology, and neurology. As an academic medical center affiliated with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Children's National is deeply involved in pediatric research, medical education, and clinical innovation. The institution is particularly renowned for its Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation and its leadership in pediatric genomics and precision medicine. Children's National consistently ranks among the top pediatric hospitals nationally, with specialties in cancer, cardiology, neurology, and neonatology receiving particular recognition for excellence in patient care and outcomes.
Job description
Clinical Responsibilities
- Assesses, diagnoses, and monitors clinical status of each patient utilizing evidenced based practice and medical knowledge.
- Develop 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.
- Perform procedures as needed after obtaining appropriate credentialing.
- Participates in and/or leads multidisciplinary patient care.
- Is a clinical resource for patients, 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 Responsibilities
- 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 presentation to staff on areas of expertise.
- Participates and leads quality improvement initiatives in their department.
Requirements
- Master's or Doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program and eligibility for medical staff credentialing
- Master's or Doctoral degree of Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program and eligibility for medical staff credentialing
- Master's or Doctorate degree in the clinical specialty area from an accredited program and eligibility for medical staff credentialing
- Minimum of 0 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider
- Strong knowledge of clinical specialty and services
- Demonstrates clinical leadership skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS)
- APRN licensure in the state(s) of clinical practice
- CDS in state(s) of clinical practice
- DEA
- Active national certification with PNCB, ANCC, or AANPCB for Nurse Practitioners
- Active national certification with NCCPA for Physician Assistants
Benefits
- Medical, Prescription, Infertility & Transgender Health Coverage
- Paid Time Off
- Vacation Accrual From Day One
- Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Personal Day
- 401(k) Plan
- Healthcare & Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- AD&D Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Tuition Assistance
- Fitness Resources
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter Benefits
Company overview
Children's National Hospital is a premier pediatric healthcare institution located in Washington, D.C., recognized as one of the top children's hospitals in the United States. Founded in 1870, it serves as the region's primary pediatric academic medical center, providing comprehensive care across all pediatric specialties. The hospital operates a 323-bed facility and offers advanced medical services including neonatal intensive care, pediatric surgery, oncology, cardiology, and neurology. As an academic medical center affiliated with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Children's National is deeply involved in pediatric research, medical education, and clinical innovation. The institution is particularly renowned for its Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation and its leadership in pediatric genomics and precision medicine. Children's National consistently ranks among the top pediatric hospitals nationally, with specialties in cancer, cardiology, neurology, and neonatology receiving particular recognition for excellence in patient care and outcomes.