University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Advanced Practice Provider - Lymphoma / Myeloma (Inpatient)
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
SUMMARY The primary purpose of the Advanced Practice Provider is to provide direct diagnostic and therapeutic patient care. The APP impacts quality of patient care and patient outcomes throughout the care continuum.
Schedule:
4 days/week – 10 hour shift, with rotating weekends (approx. every 6 weeks).
Ideal candidate:
Prior Oncology and/or inpatient experience. Leukemia, Lymphoma, or Stem Cell experience preferred.
KEY FUNCTIONS Patient Assessment Provides quality patient care in relation to the patient's prescribed diagnosis, treatment, age group, development and other identified needs. This involves talking to patients and patient's families, communicating findings to physician and family members, and performing the medical history, physical examination, and psychosocial assessment. Makes daily rounds on each patient, reports findings and test results to attending physician, and monitors laboratory, clinical radiographic, and procedural data for daily rounds.
Intervention/Evaluation Prevents, minimizes and manages symptoms/toxicities/health abnormalities related to disease or treatment in collaboration with physician and other allied personnel. Evaluates health care provided and modifies care as needed (under the supervision of a physician if medical acts are required). Provides psychological support to patients and families, facilitates use of agency resources, and coordinates services related to patient care. Schedules consultations, diagnostic tests, procedures, and future appointments for patients in coordination with the attending physician.
Performance of Diagnostic/Therapeutic Procedures Undergoes training of specific medical procedures at MDACC by a physician. Demonstrates competency of specific procedure under the direct supervision of a physician leading to certification to perform the procedure. May include obtaining blood form arterial and venous punctures, central lines, venous catheters and heparin locks, administration of drugs (intravenous, intraarterial, intrathecal, intraventricular, intrapleural, intraperitoneal), lumbar puncture, thoracentesis, bone marrow biopsy, multiple bone marrow aspirations, paracentesis, and other medical procedures under the supervision of an M.D. Must be able to bend body at waist, manipulate fingers, and maintain controlled steady arm-hand positions. Are certified and perform outpatient and/or inpatient Bone Marrow Aspiration (BMA) procedures.
Educator Provides health education to the patient and his/her family, participates in formal and informal instruction of nursing students, professional nurses and other health professionals. Keeps self current by attending continuing education programs, reviewing literature related to clinical area, participating in professional nursing organizations, and communicating advances in nursing practice through publications and presentation of scientific papers.
Researcher Contributes to research efforts of department/section by identifying clinical problems amenable to research methods and initiating or collaborating in research projects. Applies pertinent research to clinical practice.
Consultation Provides consultation to colleagues and allied personnel, collaborates with medical, nursing and other disciplines regarding plan of care, follow-up and evaluation, and recommends therapeutic measures for relief of symptoms.
Other duties as assigned.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse EDUCATION Required: Master’s Degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice. May be waived for applicants who obtained recognition as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse from the Texas State Board of Nursing prior to 1/1/2003. Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.
EXPERIENCE Preferred: At least 1 year of experience in Advanced Practice Provider role and prior Oncology experience.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION Required: Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing to function as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN or ACNP or ACNPC or ACAGNP or AGACNP or ACNPC-AG or AGACNP or AGNP or ACPNP or ANP or AGNP or AGPCNP or FNP or GNP or PNP or PMHNP or WHNP or APNP). Related authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. Basic Life Support (BLS). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) if working in Pediatric – Patient Care (113100). MAY BE REQUIRED: Authorization for limited prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.
Physician Assistant EDUCATION Required: Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), except for Physician Assistants who graduated from a PA program prior to 2013.
EXPERIENCE Preferred: At least 1 year of experience in Advanced Practice Provider role and prior Oncology experience.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION Required: All of the following – PA certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants, licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners. MAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas. Must meet the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) if working in Pediatric – Patient Care (113100).
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. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html.
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 175029
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Days, Evening/Night, Varied, Weekends
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 117,500
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 146,500
Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 176,500
FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
Fund Type: Hard
Work Location: Onsite
Pivotal Position: Yes
Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
Science Jobs: No
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SUMMARY The primary purpose of the Advanced Practice Provider is to provide direct diagnostic and therapeutic patient care. The APP impacts quality of patient care and patient outcomes throughout the care continuum.
Schedule:
4 days/week – 10 hour shift, with rotating weekends (approx. every 6 weeks).
Ideal candidate:
Prior Oncology and/or inpatient experience. Leukemia, Lymphoma, or Stem Cell experience preferred.
KEY FUNCTIONS Patient Assessment Provides quality patient care in relation to the patient's prescribed diagnosis, treatment, age group, development and other identified needs. This involves talking to patients and patient's families, communicating findings to physician and family members, and performing the medical history, physical examination, and psychosocial assessment. Makes daily rounds on each patient, reports findings and test results to attending physician, and monitors laboratory, clinical radiographic, and procedural data for daily rounds.
Intervention/Evaluation Prevents, minimizes and manages symptoms/toxicities/health abnormalities related to disease or treatment in collaboration with physician and other allied personnel. Evaluates health care provided and modifies care as needed (under the supervision of a physician if medical acts are required). Provides psychological support to patients and families, facilitates use of agency resources, and coordinates services related to patient care. Schedules consultations, diagnostic tests, procedures, and future appointments for patients in coordination with the attending physician.
Performance of Diagnostic/Therapeutic Procedures Undergoes training of specific medical procedures at MDACC by a physician. Demonstrates competency of specific procedure under the direct supervision of a physician leading to certification to perform the procedure. May include obtaining blood form arterial and venous punctures, central lines, venous catheters and heparin locks, administration of drugs (intravenous, intraarterial, intrathecal, intraventricular, intrapleural, intraperitoneal), lumbar puncture, thoracentesis, bone marrow biopsy, multiple bone marrow aspirations, paracentesis, and other medical procedures under the supervision of an M.D. Must be able to bend body at waist, manipulate fingers, and maintain controlled steady arm-hand positions. Are certified and perform outpatient and/or inpatient Bone Marrow Aspiration (BMA) procedures.
Educator Provides health education to the patient and his/her family, participates in formal and informal instruction of nursing students, professional nurses and other health professionals. Keeps self current by attending continuing education programs, reviewing literature related to clinical area, participating in professional nursing organizations, and communicating advances in nursing practice through publications and presentation of scientific papers.
Researcher Contributes to research efforts of department/section by identifying clinical problems amenable to research methods and initiating or collaborating in research projects. Applies pertinent research to clinical practice.
Consultation Provides consultation to colleagues and allied personnel, collaborates with medical, nursing and other disciplines regarding plan of care, follow-up and evaluation, and recommends therapeutic measures for relief of symptoms.
Other duties as assigned.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse EDUCATION Required: Master’s Degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice. May be waived for applicants who obtained recognition as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse from the Texas State Board of Nursing prior to 1/1/2003. Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.
EXPERIENCE Preferred: At least 1 year of experience in Advanced Practice Provider role and prior Oncology experience.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION Required: Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing to function as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN or ACNP or ACNPC or ACAGNP or AGACNP or ACNPC-AG or AGACNP or AGNP or ACPNP or ANP or AGNP or AGPCNP or FNP or GNP or PNP or PMHNP or WHNP or APNP). Related authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. Basic Life Support (BLS). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) if working in Pediatric – Patient Care (113100). MAY BE REQUIRED: Authorization for limited prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.
Physician Assistant EDUCATION Required: Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), except for Physician Assistants who graduated from a PA program prior to 2013.
EXPERIENCE Preferred: At least 1 year of experience in Advanced Practice Provider role and prior Oncology experience.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION Required: All of the following – PA certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants, licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners. MAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas. Must meet the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) if working in Pediatric – Patient Care (113100).
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. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html.
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 175029
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Days, Evening/Night, Varied, Weekends
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 117,500
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 146,500
Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 176,500
FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
Fund Type: Hard
Work Location: Onsite
Pivotal Position: Yes
Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
Science Jobs: No
#LI-Onsite
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