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Pediatric Oncology Nurse jobs are open across children's hospitals, academic medical centers, and outpatient cancer clinics, at every level from new-grad RN to clinical nurse specialist, with specializations in chemotherapy administration, bone marrow transplant care, and palliative oncology. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Responsibilities*
As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the nurse in this role will provide nursing care to
patients and families of the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant ACU. The
RN supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of
care to meet the needs of the patient and family; assesses the needs of the patients in the pediatric
cancer clinic; plans, implements, and evaluated patient care; teaches patients and caregivers; and
orients colleagues and peers.
The pediatric cancer clinic RN includes telephone management, patient and family education,
assistance with procedures, daily clinic operations management, functional supervision of
assistive personnel and other responsibilities as related to this patient population.
The pediatric hematology/oncology/immunohematology clinical care coordinator RN will
support patient care activities in the clinic including but not limited to patient assessment,
education, and direct patient care. Telephone triage and in-basket management will be a primary
function of the clinic RN.
The RN Clinical Care Coordinator will provide quality care to patients, caregivers and donors
who are followed by the Immunohematology group. This population includes patients across the
lifespan receiving comprehensive care to treat immune deficiencies, bone marrow failure
syndromes, lymphoproliferative diseases, and neutrophil disorders.
Deliver expert, accurate disease and therapy related information to both the patient and
family to reinforce and expand knowledge gained from other clinical providers to
empower patients and caregivers with the ability to confidently assume responsibility for
their care.
Serve as an active liaison for the patient/family between multiple sub-specialty services
and assist with coordinating an integrated treatment approach across the healthcare
continuum to minimize redundancy and inefficiencies in care. The care coordinator will
work closely with multispecialty services, including but not limited to, Genetics,
Rheumatology, and Hematology services.
Assist with optimizing the scheduling of follow up visits and studies for a more ideal
patient/family experience by recognizing both routine disease-specific surveillance needs
and ad hoc urgent needs across service lines to facilitate bundled care.
Provide trusted emotional support screening for patients/families with immune and blood
related disorders and serve as a bridge to other members of the health care team, e.g.
social work, psychology, and/or nutrition, as well as disease-specific patient advocacy
groups to provide multi-faceted support for the patient and family.
Function as a patient advocate to identify patients eligible for additional services, e.g.
genetic testing/counseling, fertility preservation, financial support programs and clinical
trials as appropriate.
The Clinical Care Coordinator, in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team, will
practice across settings and the continuum of care to ensure continuity of care for patients and
families. Job responsibilities include supporting the clinical management of patient referrals,
seeing patients, conducting physical assessments, and maintaining communication about patients
being seen in our program. They will assist in creation and implementation program
documentation for patient care and conduct educational sessions with patients & caregivers for
the many phases of care encompassed in this care process.
The Clinical Care Coordinator will be required to learn and maintain compliance with current
therapies to meet all standards, audits, and regulatory requirements.
The Clinical Care Coordinator will assist the program faculty, administrator, and the
regulatory/quality manager in the development of best practice guidelines for clinical care in
preparation for program accreditation. They will attend the weekly clinical operations meeting
where patients are discussed with multi-disciplinary team. They will assist in the maintaining a
list of new and current patients.
The Clinical Care Coordinator will work closely with research coordinators to develop necessary
workflows to provide the best experience for patients who enroll in clinical trials. Participate in
workshops and CME activities pertinent to the Immunoheme population.
Attendance at programmatic meetings at Michigan Medicine and other responsibilities as
assigned.
Expectations
? Demonstrated critical thinking skills through use of the nursing process, excellent
problem-solving skills, and demonstrated ability to set priorities.
? Demonstrated customer service, interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to
build respectful relationships within and between units and individuals.
? Demonstrated accountability and dependability including a good attendance record with
punctuality.
? Demonstrated adaptability to changing needs and priorities based on unit, department,
and institutional goals/objectives.
? Proficiency with typing and electronic health record documentation.
? Ability to manage complex clinical issues utilizing assessment skills, protocols, and
evidence-based interventions.
? Candidate will maintain collaborative relationships with all team members to improve
patient outcomes. Active participation in quality improvement initiatives is expected.
? Candidate must be able to function with minimal supervision and be highly motivated to
provide excellent care and patient advocacy.
? Candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellent critical thinking skills relative to
assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
? Candidate will be expected to demonstrate their ability to organize and manage multiple
interventions simultaneously.
? Candidate will be expected to demonstrate their ability to problem solve in a
collaborative manner.
? Candidate will be expected to demonstrate their effective verbal and written
communication skills.
Candidate will be expected to demonstrate their ability to function competently with the
electronic medical record and other technological applications.
Required Qualifications*
Required Educational Requirement (applicant must meet one of the following):
Bachelors degree in Nursing - OR - Associates degree or diploma in Nursing and a Masters degree in Nursing
Current license to practice nursing in the State of Michigan.
Minimum two (2) years of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology experience in the last five (5) years as an RN.
Minimum of 3 years pediatric experience within the last seven(7) years as an RN
NOTE: Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position.
RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.
Desired Qualifications*
RN experience with hematology/oncology patients in ambulatory care setting.
One (1) year (in the last 5 years) RN experience in ambulatory care
Professional Certification (CPHON, APHON, BMTCN)
Proven leadership ability as evidenced by previous employment and references.
Excellent interpersonal skills with physicians, peers, and patients as demonstrated by
previous employment, references, and evaluations.
Demonstrated experience leading quality improvement initiatives, development of
evidence based clinical care protocols, patient education materials, etc.
Previous experience in professional presentations and group education
Nursing Specific Info
This UMPNC RN posting is posted under the Role-Specific Advancement Model (RSAM) as:
CLIN CARE COORD - COMPETENT.
Actual RSAM LEVEL and salary will be determined at time of hire.
RSAM levels range from CCC-COMPETENT to CCC-EXPERT TO CCC-MASTERY TO CCC- MASTERY PLUS
Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position. Posting may be filled after the initial 5-day posting period.
Applicants who have left the UMPNC bargaining unit must include on their resume dates of past employment including months and years of service along with effort.
Positions less than 20 hours/week may be combined.
If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.
Nursing Specific Info
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan medicine is comprised of over 26,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
Nursing at Michigan offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!
- Hourly range for RSAM Competent, Registered Nurses $44.83-$69.71/ hour
- Evening Shift Differential-$3.00 / hour
- Night Shift Differential- $4.00 / hour
- Day Shift Weekend Differential- $2.90 / hour
- Evening Shift Weekend Differential- $5.90 / hour
- Night Shift Weekend Differential- $6.90 / hour
- Charge Nurse Differential- $1.00 / hour
The benefit package includes:
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings and immediate vesting
- Generous Paid Time Off Allowances
- Robust Tuition and Certification support programs
- Large offering of no cost CEs and professional development for advancement
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Schedule
Shift: Flexibility in hours needed
Hours:40 hours/week
Location: Childrens and Womens Hospital (C&W), Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant Clinic 7th floor CS Mott Children?s Hospital.
All new employees are expected to float in times of low census. Flexible hours to meet program needs.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
285594
Working Title
CLINICAL CARE COORDINATOR (Ambulatory Care- Pediatric Hematology/ Oncology/ Immunohematology)
Job Title
CLIN CARE COORD COMPETENT-NE
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM Pediatric Hematology Oncolo
Posting Begin/End Date
11/13/2026 - 11/20/2026
Salary
$93,236.48 - $147,808.84
Career Interest
Nursing- All Nursing
Nursing- Ambulatory Care and Clinics
Nursing- Pediatrics
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pediatric oncology nurse jobs.
- Active RN licensure in the state of employment required
- BSN preferred or required by most hospital systems
- APHON certification (CPHON) preferred or required for experienced candidates
- Minimum one to two years of pediatric or oncology nursing experience
- Proficiency in chemotherapy administration and safe handling protocols
- BLS and PALS certification required at time of hire
Tips for Your Pediatric Oncology Nurse Job Search
Tailor your resume to oncology-specific skills
Highlight chemotherapy administration, central line care, and vesicant handling rather than listing general nursing duties. Hiring managers in pediatric oncology scan for APHON certification, COG protocol familiarity, and experience with pediatric pain assessment tools like FACES or FLACC.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists pediatric oncology nurse openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target NCI-designated cancer center postings
Children's hospitals with NCI-designated cancer programs typically have dedicated pediatric oncology units and post more specialized roles than community hospitals. Filtering your search to these institutions puts you in front of openings with structured protocols, fellowship pathways, and multidisciplinary team exposure.
Prepare case-based answers for clinical interviews
Expect scenario questions about managing neutropenic fever, recognizing chemotherapy extravasation, or supporting a family through end-of-life decisions. Practicing structured responses using real patient situations you've managed will carry more weight than theoretical answers.
Negotiate for shift differentials and education support
Pediatric oncology units often run demanding night and weekend rotations. When you reach the offer stage, ask specifically about differential pay for those shifts and whether the employer funds APHON certification exams or continuing education credits tied to oncology protocols.
Follow up with a clinical detail from your interview
A thank-you note that references a specific protocol discussion or unit challenge mentioned during the interview signals genuine engagement with the role. Nurse managers in oncology units remember candidates who demonstrate they listened to the clinical environment, not just the job description.
Pediatric Oncology Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most pediatric oncology nurses?
Banner Health, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and American Traveler are hiring the most pediatric oncology nurses right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, Arizona, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume at these employers tends to reflect both unit expansion and ongoing staffing needs in high-acuity pediatric oncology settings.
How many pediatric oncology nurse jobs are remote?
About 23% of pediatric oncology nurse openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most bedside roles. The sub-areas most compatible with remote or hybrid arrangements include pediatric oncology case management, telephone triage nursing, and oncology nurse navigation positions that coordinate outpatient care plans.
How do you become a pediatric oncology nurse?
You start by earning your RN license after completing an ADN or BSN program, then gain hands-on experience in a pediatric or oncology unit. Once you have clinical experience with this patient population, you can sit for the CPHON exam through the Association of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurses. Many nurses pursue a BSN if they started with an ADN, since most children's hospitals require or prefer it.
Can you get hired as a pediatric oncology nurse with no experience?
Some children's hospitals offer new-graduate residency programs that place RNs directly into hematology and oncology units, so starting without pediatric oncology experience is possible through that pathway. Outside of residency programs, most units prefer candidates with at least some pediatric or adult oncology bedside experience. Building clinical hours in a pediatric medical-surgical or general oncology setting first makes you a stronger candidate for direct pediatric oncology roles.
What does the pediatric oncology nurse interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone or video screen with a nurse recruiter, followed by a panel interview with the nurse manager and clinical staff from the unit. Many hospitals include a clinical scenario or behavioral component where you walk through how you'd manage chemotherapy reactions, family communication, or end-of-life care situations. Some employers add a unit tour or shadow shift so you and the team can assess fit before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to pediatric oncology nurse jobs?
You can find and apply to pediatric oncology nurse jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and location preferences, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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