NP/PA-C - Hematology and Cellular Therapy (Inpatient/Day Hospital) - Per Diem - 8hr Days

Make a difference every single day! At Cedars-Sinai, the work you do every day directly affects others' lives. Our passionate and dedicated culture has earned us six Magnet designations for nursing excellence.

Join us and experience why U. S. News & World Report recognizes us as one of America's Best Hospitals! Leading Care for Blood Cancers and Disorders Blood cancers require advanced treatment from expert providers. Cedars‑Sinai’s Hematology and Cellular Therapy Program brings together specialists in all areas of blood cancer care to provide you with personalized, compassionate care every step of the way.

The Blood and Marrow Program was established in 1989 and has since performed more than 1,500 bone marrow transplants, including autologous, allogeneic related and CAR-T Therapy. The program has been a National Marrow Donor Program/Be The Match transplant center since 2001, and is authorized to treat patients with all commercially available CAR-T cell products. The program is one of only two in the country offering bloodless bone marrow transplant to Jehovah's Witnesses with lymphoma, multiple myeloma and other blood cancers.

Cedars-Sinai Blood and Marrow Transplant program ranks in the Top 10 in the U. S. for patient survival. The program’s one-year allogeneic transplant survival results are higher than the expected rate, with superior outcomes.

Inpatient Management

Evaluate and manage patients admitted to the Hematology-Cellular Therapy Service, including those undergoing CAR T-cell therapy and Allogeneic stem cell transplant. Manage acute treatment-related toxicities such as cytokine release syndrome (CRS), graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), neutropenic fever, or infections. Order and interpret diagnostic studies (labs, imaging) and adjust treatment plans in collaboration with the attending physician. Perform bone marrow biopsy and aspirations. Administer intrathecal (IT) chemotherapy and access Ommaya reservoirs. Provide comprehensive education to patients and families about their diagnosis, treatment, and potential complications.

Outpatient Management

Evaluate and manage Hematology/Cellular Therapy patients undergoing treatment with bispecifics, CAR T-cell therapy, and Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) in the Outpatient Cellular Therapy Unit. Conduct symptom triage and management, oversee outpatient care, and facilitate inpatient admissions when appropriate. This includes managing side effects, toxicities, and administering supportive care in the infusion center. Triaging symptoms and managing them appropriately in the outpatient setting, facilitating inpatient admissions as necessary.

Education (NP)

Master of Nursing Degree. Graduate of an accredited Nurse practitioner program approved by the California Board of Registered.

Education (PA-C)

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program required. Bachelor's degree Experience

Requirements

A minimum of two (2) years of inpatient experience as an NP/PA with a focus on malignant hematology, including Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) and CAR T therapy. Experience in critical care inpatient settings is desirable. Licensure/Certifications

Requirements

NP CA RN License. Nurse Practitioner and Furnishing License. National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner. PA-C PA-C License National PA-C Certification DEA License (schedule 2-5) ACLS Life Support Certification required.