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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Malignant Hematology and Transplant

Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI

Posted Sep 13, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to deliver a difficult diagnosis or prognosis to a patient with a hematologic malignancy. How did you handle that conversation?

comfort and skill with emotionally heavy communication, which is constant in this specialty

Describe a time you had to manage a patient's care plan across both inpatient and outpatient settings. What made that transition work or not work?

ability to coordinate care across settings, which this job requires by design

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a supervising physician about a treatment plan. What did you do?

how the candidate handles collaborative but hierarchical relationships without either being passive or overstepping scope

Tell me about a time care coordination broke down for one of your patients, maybe with a referral, a device like a pacemaker or insulin pump, or a discharge plan. What happened and what did you change afterward?

ownership of care coordination failures and follow-through, since this job spans many moving parts

Technical

Walk me through how you'd manage a neutropenic fever in a post-transplant patient who calls the clinic on a Friday afternoon.

whether the candidate knows the urgency protocols and can act fast in a high-risk, immunocompromised population

What signs would make you suspicious of acute graft-versus-host disease, and what would you do first?

depth of clinical knowledge specific to transplant patients, not just general oncology

How do you approach tumor lysis syndrome risk assessment and prevention when starting a patient on induction chemotherapy?

understanding of a well-known but high-stakes complication specific to malignant hematology

What's your experience prescribing and managing controlled substances for cancer-related pain, and how do you balance that with monitoring for misuse?

comfort with DEA-regulated prescribing in a population with legitimate high need

What's your process for reviewing and adjusting a treatment plan when a patient's labs suggest their current regimen isn't working?

clinical reasoning and comfort making independent adjustments within scope

Situational

If a nurse on the floor pages you about a patient's condition changing overnight and the attending isn't immediately reachable, what's your process?

judgment about when to act independently versus escalate, and comfort directing nursing staff

How would you counsel a newly diagnosed leukemia patient and their family on what to expect from induction chemo, in terms they'll actually understand?

patient education skill and ability to translate complex medical information for a scared family

This role has a weekend rotation every four to eight weeks along with full weekday coverage. How do you keep decision-making sharp on those less-familiar shifts with a caseload that isn't yours day to day?

realistic self-awareness about fatigue, handoff quality, and continuity of care risks

If you're new to this specific transplant program, how do you go about building trust with the nursing staff and physicians on the unit in your first few months?

how the candidate integrates into an established interdisciplinary team without assuming authority they haven't earned yet

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The full job description

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Department: 02160 AAH Mequon: Oncology - Hematology/Oncology Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday through Friday, Days. One weekend shift every 4-8 weeks. Pay Range: $54.90 - $82.35 Join us and reimagine health care Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the nation, has multiple opportunities for Advanced Practice Clinicians in Illinois and Wisconsin. Why choose Advocate Health: • Our clinician-led medical group, under the leadership of Rhonda Hoyer, VP and Chief Advanced Practice Officer, is focused on excellence, transformation and reputation through your voice • Committed to cultivating the ingenuity of our diverse personalities and teams • APCs actively engaged in leadership • Continuing medical education flexibility • Access to fully integrated continuum of care • Practice at top of licensure • Structured on-boarding program for new graduates and practicing APCs • Variety of opportunities • On-going professional development • Competitive salary and benefits Whether you’re looking to practice in the heart of a city such as Chicago or Milwaukee, a clinic in the suburbs, or a charming small town, we have the perfect opportunity for you. Major Responsibilities: • Evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute, critical and chronic patients illness and diseases within both an outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital setting . • Obtains medical histories, conducts physical examinations and assesses and determines differential diagnosis. Prescribes medication, therapy and treatments accordingly. • Interprets and evaluates patient data for the purpose of determining management and treatment of patients. Performs minor surgeries and routine procedures. Consults with physician as appropriate. Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies in the field of clinical specialty trained and determined competent by a physician. • Adjusts patient care plan by reviewing and monitoring treatments and therapy plans. Counsels, instructs and educates patients on physical and mental health including: diet, preventive health measures, health behaviors, self-care skills, disease, treatment options, and normal growth and development. • Provides care coordination, which includes managing a variety of ancillary services, pre-operative plans, discharge planning, provider referrals and medical devices such as insulin pumps, defibrillators, and pacemakers. • Prescribes, recommends and regulates pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies across multiple care settings, including controlled medications that are warranted by patient's diagnosis or changing medical condition. • Prepares, dictates and signs patient care plans and summaries of patient care. Maintains records according to established standards and guidelines. • Provides clinical direction to nursing staff regarding the continued care of patients. Follows through with nursing staff to ensure patient receives recommended care. • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards. Licenses & Certifications • Physician Assistant license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices. • Physician Assistant (PA-C) certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). • Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices, and • Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or • Nurse Practitioner (AANP) certification issued by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), and • Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration, and • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). May obtain within 6 months based on department discretion. Degrees • Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant. • Master's Degree in Nursing Required Functional Experience • Can be a new grad with previous oncology experience in nursing Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills. • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others. • Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: • Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday. • Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing. • Must be able to: • lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist. • lift up to 20 lbs over the head. • carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance. • Must be able to: • push/pull with 30 lbs of force. • perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present. • Will be exposed to the following hazards: mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, protective clothing and equipment (i.e., goggles, lead apron, gloves, gowns, etc.) must be worn as necessary. • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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