MD Anderson Cancer Center
Nocturnal Advanced Practice Provider - Acute Care Services
MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Overview
The primary purpose of the Midlevel Provider is to provide patient care in the inpatient setting. The Midlevel Provider will work as a member of the MLP Nocturnal Coverage Team to provide initial assessment and management of urgent issues at night related to internal medicine or critical care needs across the institution. The Midlevel Provider will facilitate communication and carry out orders from attending physicians related to patient care. Core Hours: 6pm-6am. The orientation period will include days. The ideal candidate will be a Physician Assistant (PA) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with Acute Care Certification and a minimum of two years of inpatient clinical experience.
Key Functions
Provides competent patient care in the inpatient setting across the institution.
Provides initial assessment and management for urgent internal medicine or critical care needs at night.
Conducts comprehensive health assessments, identifies normal and abnormal health characteristics, initiates appropriate care and continuously evaluates care outcomes.
Provides post-admission assessments for night time admissions.
Completes sign-out communications and patient care logs as directed by the medical director and administrative director of the Nocturnal Coverage Team.
May also perform delegated functions under the supervision of the physician to include differential diagnosis, use of prescriptive authority and treatment of a variety of human responses according to practice guidelines, protocols or standing orders.
Uses judgment to collaborate with the healthcare team to manage client care throughout the continuum of care and in a variety of settings.
Position Highlights
Generous Nocturnal Compensation Package in addition to base salary
Medical Insurance (Employee-only coverage is free)
Generous time-off
Opportunity to expand your expertise
Teacher Retirement System (TRS) options
Tuition assistance
Relocation assistance
View more benefit options visit:
the MD Anderson Careers Benefits page
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education Required: Degree requirements as defined by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) or Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners (TSBPAE) as required for clinical licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant.
Experience Required: Two years professional clinical experience. Required experience may be substituted with the successful completion of a one year mid-level fellowship/residency program.
Licensure/Certification Required: Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) or Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners (TSBPAE) to function as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant. Related authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Preferred: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification as required by patient care area.
May Be Required Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. The MD Anderson Careers benefits page can be found on the MD Anderson website.
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 176005
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Nights, Rotating, Varied, Weekends
Minimum Salary: USD 117,500
Midpoint Salary: USD 146,500
Maximum Salary: USD 176,500
FLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a time and a half rate
Fund Type: Hard
Work Location: Onsite
Pivotal Position: No
Referral Bonus Available?: No
Relocation Assistance Available?: No
Science Jobs: No
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The primary purpose of the Midlevel Provider is to provide patient care in the inpatient setting. The Midlevel Provider will work as a member of the MLP Nocturnal Coverage Team to provide initial assessment and management of urgent issues at night related to internal medicine or critical care needs across the institution. The Midlevel Provider will facilitate communication and carry out orders from attending physicians related to patient care. Core Hours: 6pm-6am. The orientation period will include days. The ideal candidate will be a Physician Assistant (PA) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with Acute Care Certification and a minimum of two years of inpatient clinical experience.
Key Functions
Provides competent patient care in the inpatient setting across the institution.
Provides initial assessment and management for urgent internal medicine or critical care needs at night.
Conducts comprehensive health assessments, identifies normal and abnormal health characteristics, initiates appropriate care and continuously evaluates care outcomes.
Provides post-admission assessments for night time admissions.
Completes sign-out communications and patient care logs as directed by the medical director and administrative director of the Nocturnal Coverage Team.
May also perform delegated functions under the supervision of the physician to include differential diagnosis, use of prescriptive authority and treatment of a variety of human responses according to practice guidelines, protocols or standing orders.
Uses judgment to collaborate with the healthcare team to manage client care throughout the continuum of care and in a variety of settings.
Position Highlights
Generous Nocturnal Compensation Package in addition to base salary
Medical Insurance (Employee-only coverage is free)
Generous time-off
Opportunity to expand your expertise
Teacher Retirement System (TRS) options
Tuition assistance
Relocation assistance
View more benefit options visit:
the MD Anderson Careers Benefits page
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education Required: Degree requirements as defined by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) or Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners (TSBPAE) as required for clinical licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant.
Experience Required: Two years professional clinical experience. Required experience may be substituted with the successful completion of a one year mid-level fellowship/residency program.
Licensure/Certification Required: Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) or Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners (TSBPAE) to function as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant. Related authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Preferred: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification as required by patient care area.
May Be Required Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. The MD Anderson Careers benefits page can be found on the MD Anderson website.
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 176005
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Nights, Rotating, Varied, Weekends
Minimum Salary: USD 117,500
Midpoint Salary: USD 146,500
Maximum Salary: USD 176,500
FLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a time and a half rate
Fund Type: Hard
Work Location: Onsite
Pivotal Position: No
Referral Bonus Available?: No
Relocation Assistance Available?: No
Science Jobs: No
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