Per Diem Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN or PA)

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. Within the Department of Clinical Cancer Prevention, the Per Diem Advanced Practice Registered Nurse supports outpatient services focused on cancer prevention, early detection, survivorship, patient education, and clinical research initiatives that help improve patient outcomes across the continuum of care. UT MD Anderson is seeking a Per Diem Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to provide high-quality care in the Cancer Prevention Center and Undiagnosed Breast Clinic. The Per Diem Advanced Practice Registered Nurse will promote and maintain patient health through clinical practice, education, research engagement, administrative responsibilities, and professional development. The Per Diem Advanced Practice Registered Nurse collaborates closely with physicians, patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive outpatient care. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of clinical experience as an Advanced Practice Provider, preferably in Oncology and primary care settings, along with experience performing clinical breast examinations, pap tests, and prostate exams. The preferred candidate will be a collaborative team member who communicates effectively, embraces feedback, and actively pursues professional growth and development. Salary (Hourly Equivalent Based on 40-Hour Work Week): Minimum $40.38 - Midpoint $40.38 - Maximum $40.38 Work Location: Woodlands, NW Houston, Missouri City, League City, Texas Medical Center, and Diagnostic Imaging and Women's Health Center Why Us? At UT MD Anderson, this role directly supports the mission of cancer prevention, early detection, patient education, survivorship care, and research advancement. Team members have opportunities to contribute to innovative clinical programs, expand their clinical expertise, collaborate with multidisciplinary specialists, and support meaningful patient outcomes while benefiting from comprehensive resources that promote professional growth and work-life balance. Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance. Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options. Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups. Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs. KEY RESPOJSIBILITIES Patient Care Provides quality patient care in relation to the patient's prescribed diagnosis, treatment, age group, development and other identified needs. Assesses health status by performing the medical history, physical examination and psychosocial assessment. Provides health care throughout the disease process: diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, palliative and terminal care. Must be able to visually read and write findings and to verbally communicate with patients and patient's family. Prevents, minimizes and manages symptoms/toxicities/health abnormalities related to disease or treatment in collaboration with physician and other allied personnel. Research Contributes to research efforts of department/section by identifying clinical problems amenable to research methods and collaborating in research projects. Applies pertinent research to clinical practice. Service Schedules consultations, diagnostic tests or procedures, future appointments for patients in coordination with the attending physician. Must be able to walk from one area of the hospital to another to pick up and distribute information. Monitors laboratory, clinical radiographic and procedural data for daily rounds. Must visually evaluate data and prepare written information. 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. Work Experience Required: 2 years Clinical experience as an advanced practice provider. Preferred: Experience in primary care doing clinical breast exam, pap test, prostate exam. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required: Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) or Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners (TSBPAE). Upon Hire Required: APRN - Adv Practice Registered Nurse Upon Hire or Required: ACNP - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Upon Hire or Required: ACNPC - Adult Acute Care Nurse Pract Upon Hire or Required: ACAGNP - Acute Care Adult/Geron NP Upon Hire or Required: AGACNP - Adult-Gerontology AcuteCare NP Upon Hire or Required: ACNPC-AG - Cert AD GEY Acute Care NP Upon Hire or Required: AGPCNP - Adult-Gero Primary Care NP Upon Hire or Required: AGNP - Adult/Gerontology NP Upon Hire or Required: ACPNP - Acute Care Pediatric Nurs Prac Upon Hire or Required: ANP - Adult Nurse Practitioner Upon Hire or Required: FNP - Family Nurse Practitioner Upon Hire or Required: GNP - Gerontological Nurse Prac Upon Hire or Required: PNP - Pediatric Nurse Practit Upon Hire or Required: PMHNP - Psych/Mental Health NP Upon Hire or Required: WHNP - Womans Health Nurse Pract. Upon Hire or Required: APNP - Adv Pract Nurse/Prescriptive Upon Hire or Required: PA - Physician Assistant Upon Hire or Required: Related authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. Upon Hire and Required: BLS - Basic Life Support or Required: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Required: MAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas. Preferred: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. or Preferred: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. 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. Additional Information Requisition ID: 181874 Employment Status: Per Diem Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Days Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 83,980 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 83,980 Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 83,980 FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay Fund Type: Hard Work Location: Onsite Pivotal Position: No Referral Bonus Available?: Yes Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes #J-18808-Ljbffr