Hematology/Oncology Clinical Trials | Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Henry Ford Health

Location: Brigette Harris Cancer Pavillion, 2800 W Grand Blvd Detroit, MI

Status: Full-Time | Days

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts.

Setting: 100% Outpatient | Adult Patients

Call/Weekends: Weekends are not included at present, but in the future will have Saturday clinic hours. No call.

Hematology / Oncology Clinical Trials

Position Overview

Henry Ford Health System is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Detroit Hematology team . The start date and schedule are undetermined at this time , with potential as departmental needs are established. This role is not open to new graduates and requires at least 1 year of APP experience along with 1 year of oncology experience . Clinical trial experience—either as an RN or APP—is highly preferred.

The APP Will Have The Opportunity To

• Participate in internal and external clinical trials, contributing to cutting-edge research.
• Explore innovative approaches in cancer care.
• Engage in a team-oriented culture committed to collaboration.
• Support Henry Ford’s pursuit of NCI Cancer Center designation.
• Practice in a collaborative care environment alongside hematologists and oncology specialists.

This role offers a unique chance to grow professionally while contributing to a leading cancer care program at Henry Ford Health System .

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat work-related injuries and illnesses
• Manage bloodborne pathogen exposures and vaccination programs
• Perform medical surveillance and respirator fit testing
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, MIOSHA, and CDC guidelines

Why Henry Ford Health

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Supportive, collaborative systemwide team
• Meaningful impact on employee health and safety

Employment contingent upon credentialing and completion of Employee Health screening per HFHS policy.

Qualifications

• NP or PA graduate from an accredited program
• Current Michigan licensure
• National certification (ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA)
• BLS required; ACLS required (or obtained after hire)
• Oncology experience, 1-year clinical trial experience as RN or APP

Education & Training

• Nurse Practitioner (NP): Completion of a Nurse Practitioner program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
• Physician Assistant (PA): Completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)

Licensure

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan, or in the process of applying (proof of application required)

Certification

• NP: National certification by a certification body recognized by the State of Michigan (e.g., ANCC, AANP)
• PA: Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – required (may be obtained after hire)

DEA / Controlled Substance Licensure

• PA: DEA and Michigan Controlled Substance License (CSL) required through credentialing
• NP: DEA registration required through credentialing; NPs do not hold a Michigan CSL and will use their Michigan license number during the application process

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group
• Department: HemOnc Professional
• Henry Ford Health Location: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable