MD Anderson Cancer Center
Oncology Per Diem Advanced Practice Provider - Leukemia
MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States, 77001
Allied Health
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. Key Functions
Provide quality patient care that is specifically tailored to the patient's diagnosis, treatment, age, developmental and other identified needs. Obtain a medical history and perform a 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 systems, toxicities and complications related to the patient's disease and/or treatment in collaboration with attending physician. Order consultations, diagnostic tests or procedures as indicated. Communicate verbally and in writing with Physicians, multi-disciplinary team members, and external care providers. Facilitate communication between patient/family, primary and/or multi-disciplinary team. Provide education to patients and their families. Participate in the conduct of clinical research. Assist with eligibility assessments. Monitor for side effects of toxicities associated with investigational treatments, and document according to protocol requirements. Perform bone marrow aspiration/biopsy procedures. Perform lumbar punctures and Ommaya taps with or without administration or intrathecal chemotherapy. Maintain privileging once obtained. Other duties as assigned. 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 Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant. Experience
Required: Two years clinical experience as an advanced practice provider. Preferred: Acute care experience in inpatient setting. Prior Oncology experience. 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 Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant. Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. MAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas. 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
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. Key Functions
Provide quality patient care that is specifically tailored to the patient's diagnosis, treatment, age, developmental and other identified needs. Obtain a medical history and perform a 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 systems, toxicities and complications related to the patient's disease and/or treatment in collaboration with attending physician. Order consultations, diagnostic tests or procedures as indicated. Communicate verbally and in writing with Physicians, multi-disciplinary team members, and external care providers. Facilitate communication between patient/family, primary and/or multi-disciplinary team. Provide education to patients and their families. Participate in the conduct of clinical research. Assist with eligibility assessments. Monitor for side effects of toxicities associated with investigational treatments, and document according to protocol requirements. Perform bone marrow aspiration/biopsy procedures. Perform lumbar punctures and Ommaya taps with or without administration or intrathecal chemotherapy. Maintain privileging once obtained. Other duties as assigned. 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 Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant. Experience
Required: Two years clinical experience as an advanced practice provider. Preferred: Acute care experience in inpatient setting. Prior Oncology experience. 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 Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant. Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. MAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas. 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