Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC
Advanced Practice Provider (PA or APRN) - Leukemia
Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Advanced Practice Provider (PA or APRN) - Leukemia
Seeking a
Physician Assistant
or
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
to join the Leukemia team at MD Anderson Cancer Center, a global leader in the treatment of blood cancers. The Leukemia department is one of the most successful disease‑specific cancer programs in the world and among the largest. We offer over 50 active clinical trials, many of which are not available at other cancer centers or communities, and many that offer significant benefit over standard care.
Ideal Candidate
At least one year of experience in an Advanced Practice Provider role, although recent graduates may be considered.
Prior oncology experience preferred.
Work Schedule After the first year, a (4) 10‑hour schedule.
MD Anderson Offers Employees
Paid medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability coverage starting the first day for those working 30+ hours per week.
Paid time off (PTO) and an extended illness bank (EIB) for leave accruals.
Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs.
Tuition assistance after six months of service.
Teachers Retirement System defined‑benefit pension and two voluntary retirement plans.
Employer‑paid life, AD&D and a reduced salary pay program for illness.
Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.
Professional growth opportunities via the Career Development Center and mentoring programs.
Key Functions Patient Care and Treatment
Provide quality patient care tailored to the patient’s diagnosis, treatment, age, and developmental needs.
Obtain medical history and perform physical examination and psychosocial assessment.
Review and interpret physical exam findings, laboratory and/or radiographic test results and formulate a plan for further diagnosis and therapeutic management in collaboration with the attending physician.
Document all pertinent information within the patient’s medical record per institutional policy.
Perform admission and discharge responsibilities.
Manage disease and/or treatment toxicities and complications in collaboration with the attending physician.
Order consultations, diagnostic tests or procedures as indicated.
Communication and Research
Communicate verbally and in writing with physicians, multidisciplinary team members, and external care providers.
Facilitate communication between patient/family, primary and/or multidisciplinary team.
Provide education to patients and their families; participate in the conduct of clinical research.
Assist with eligibility assessments.
Monitor side effects of toxicities associated with investigational treatments and document according to protocol requirements.
Procedures and Privileging
Perform bone marrow aspiration/biopsy procedures.
Perform lumbar punctures and Ommaya taps with or without administration of intrathecal chemotherapy.
Maintain privileging once obtained.
Education Required
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse : Master's Degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice. Waivable if recognized as an APRN by 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.
Physician Assistant : Master's degree from an accredited PA program by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC‑PA), except for graduates before 2013.
Experience
Preferred: At least one year of experience in Advanced Practice Provider role.
Licensure / Certification Required for APRN
Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing to function as an APRN consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.
Basic Life Support (BLS). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) if working in Pediatric Patient Care.
Authorization for limited prescriptive authority by Texas Board of Nursing may be required.
Required for Physician Assistant
National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants certification.
Licensed by Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners.
Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas may be required.
Must meet American Heart Association BLS, ACLS or PALS if working in Pediatrics.
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 177163
Employment Status: Full‑Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Days
Minimum Salary: USD 117,500
Midpoint Salary: USD 146,500
Maximum Salary: 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
Equal Employment Opportunity MD Anderson Cancer Center provides 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 protected basis as required by law.
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Physician Assistant
or
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
to join the Leukemia team at MD Anderson Cancer Center, a global leader in the treatment of blood cancers. The Leukemia department is one of the most successful disease‑specific cancer programs in the world and among the largest. We offer over 50 active clinical trials, many of which are not available at other cancer centers or communities, and many that offer significant benefit over standard care.
Ideal Candidate
At least one year of experience in an Advanced Practice Provider role, although recent graduates may be considered.
Prior oncology experience preferred.
Work Schedule After the first year, a (4) 10‑hour schedule.
MD Anderson Offers Employees
Paid medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability coverage starting the first day for those working 30+ hours per week.
Paid time off (PTO) and an extended illness bank (EIB) for leave accruals.
Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs.
Tuition assistance after six months of service.
Teachers Retirement System defined‑benefit pension and two voluntary retirement plans.
Employer‑paid life, AD&D and a reduced salary pay program for illness.
Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.
Professional growth opportunities via the Career Development Center and mentoring programs.
Key Functions Patient Care and Treatment
Provide quality patient care tailored to the patient’s diagnosis, treatment, age, and developmental needs.
Obtain medical history and perform physical examination and psychosocial assessment.
Review and interpret physical exam findings, laboratory and/or radiographic test results and formulate a plan for further diagnosis and therapeutic management in collaboration with the attending physician.
Document all pertinent information within the patient’s medical record per institutional policy.
Perform admission and discharge responsibilities.
Manage disease and/or treatment toxicities and complications in collaboration with the attending physician.
Order consultations, diagnostic tests or procedures as indicated.
Communication and Research
Communicate verbally and in writing with physicians, multidisciplinary team members, and external care providers.
Facilitate communication between patient/family, primary and/or multidisciplinary team.
Provide education to patients and their families; participate in the conduct of clinical research.
Assist with eligibility assessments.
Monitor side effects of toxicities associated with investigational treatments and document according to protocol requirements.
Procedures and Privileging
Perform bone marrow aspiration/biopsy procedures.
Perform lumbar punctures and Ommaya taps with or without administration of intrathecal chemotherapy.
Maintain privileging once obtained.
Education Required
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse : Master's Degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice. Waivable if recognized as an APRN by 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.
Physician Assistant : Master's degree from an accredited PA program by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC‑PA), except for graduates before 2013.
Experience
Preferred: At least one year of experience in Advanced Practice Provider role.
Licensure / Certification Required for APRN
Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing to function as an APRN consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.
Basic Life Support (BLS). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) if working in Pediatric Patient Care.
Authorization for limited prescriptive authority by Texas Board of Nursing may be required.
Required for Physician Assistant
National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants certification.
Licensed by Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners.
Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas may be required.
Must meet American Heart Association BLS, ACLS or PALS if working in Pediatrics.
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 177163
Employment Status: Full‑Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Days
Minimum Salary: USD 117,500
Midpoint Salary: USD 146,500
Maximum Salary: 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
Equal Employment Opportunity MD Anderson Cancer Center provides 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 protected basis as required by law.
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