Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) - Investigational Cancer Therapeutics

Job Overview Advanced Practice Registered Nurse & Physician Assistant position at UT MD Anderson is responsible for performing complex clinical and research‑related tasks on a routine basis that would otherwise be performed by a physician. This role functions across outpatient and inpatient clinical environments and supports patient care delivered clinically, administratively, and academically within ICT. The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse & Physician Assistant provides clinical evaluation, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of patients enrolled on research protocols while supporting multidisciplinary care delivery. UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. In alignment with this mission, the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse & Physician Assistant provides advanced patient care within the scope of education, training, and experience, as delegated by supervising physicians and in accordance with policies established by the Executive Committee of the Medical Staff and consistent with the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, Physician Assistant Examiners, and existing state laws. The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse & Physician Assistant performs increasingly independent and complex tasks of a routine and standardized nature and delivers advanced patient care based on prescribed diagnoses, treatment plans, age group, development, and identified medical needs. The ideal candidate is a licensed advanced practice provider with the ability to practice independently, perform complex and standardized clinical tasks, manage patients across the continuum of care, support clinical research protocols, and communicate effectively with patients and multidisciplinary teams. Strong organizational, critical judgment, and documentation skills are required in a high‑acuity oncology environment. This Position Outpatient position with a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Key Functions Outpatient and Inpatient Clinical Activities Perform, dictate, and document complete history and physical examinations Evaluate and manage scheduled and unscheduled follow‑up clinic patients Perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including bone marrow aspirations and biopsies Coordinate multidisciplinary patient care within and outside UT MD Anderson Assist with referrals to other services for evaluation or management Provide continuity of care through clinic visits, telephone, or other communications Present patient problems and plans of care to supervising physicians Prescribe medications, order diagnostic tests, and delegate patient management tasks as directed Assist in inpatient admissions and daily follow‑up Complete medical verification, disability, insurance, and medical status forms as directed by faculty or physicians Participate in education of students and staff Clinical Research Activities Assume responsibility for effective operation of research protocols in collaboration with the principal investigator, sponsor, and research nurse. Assess patients for protocol eligibility, coordinate, evaluate, and follow patient participation in clinical trials. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team as necessary. Provide documentation in the patient's medical record or recruitment log per protocol and institutional requirements. Identify and develop methods of patient recruitment. Assist the primary investigator in collection and evaluation of data. Evaluate response to treatment, treatment toxicities, and adverse drug reactions and report appropriately to the principal investigator, the Institutional Review Board, and the study sponsor. Provide protocol summary reports as requested. Participate in protocol‑specific clinical tasks as needed. Identify and provide patient and family educational needs regarding treatment management, evaluation, and follow‑up in clinical trials through in‑person discussion, telephone communication, and/or written educational materials. Order protocol‑related tests, procedures, and consults and obtain pathology slides and blocks as needed. Provide professional and ancillary staff education concerning research protocols by written and/or computerized directions to hospital and/or clinic staff as each new protocol is introduced. Provide accurate information as required to the multidisciplinary team, consumers, and professional public organizations. Keep current concerning oncology and data management issues through reading and/or attending meetings and in‑services. Other Professional Activities Maintain age‑specific competencies for early adult, middle adult, and late adult patient age groups as described in the MDACC Age Specific Competency Policy Attend continuing medical education activities required for certification and licensure Maintain involvement in medical associations and deliver educational presentations as encouraged Maintain current medical knowledge for the patient populations served Exercise appropriate clinical judgment and defer patient issues to supervising faculty physicians when indicated Ancillary and Administrative Functions Assist with data analysis by producing computer data and protocol summary reports, including simple statistics Collect and retrieve research data through chart review and patient communication Receive and report laboratory abnormalities from outside institutions to the principal investigator Register patients on research protocols and maintain informed consent documentation Coordinate scheduling, chart retrieval, response reviews, database maintenance, paper flow systems, and grant data submissions Performance and Professional Expectations Performance for all expected outcomes is measured by observation by supervisor, reports from faculty and co‑workers, the accuracy and timeliness of work produced, and the demonstrated ability to effectively work under stress. The position also requires the ability to anticipate needs, recognize situations requiring assistance, refer or perform necessary tasks, comprehend departmental and program goals, and take initiative in decision‑making to further these goals. Required Abilities and Skills Practice independently; strong verbal and written communication skills; organizational and critical judgment skills; ability to interact effectively with patients and co‑workers Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Proficiency with personal computers using standard word processing software, spreadsheets, and database and graphics programs Maintain a satisfactory work environment by organizing and redistributing files and records; requirement to lift up to 15 pounds and use computers, fax, calculator, printer, photocopy machine, and multi‑line telephone Ability to be clearly understood by verbal communication in face‑to‑face encounters and by telephone Strong command of the English language, including spelling, writing, verbal expression, and written communication Education Required Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – 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. Physician Assistant – Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant 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 oncology experience as an Advanced Practice Provider. Licensure / Certification Required Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing to function as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (e.g., APRN, ACNP, ACNPC, ACAGNP, AGACNP, ACNPC‑AG, AGACNP, AGNP, ACPNP, ANP, AGNP, AGPCNP, FNP, GNP, PNP, PMHNP, WHNP, 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 the following departments: Pediatric – Patient Care (113100). May be required: Authorization for limited prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. Physician Assistant – 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), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or PALS if working in one of the following departments: Pediatrics – Patient Care (113100). 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. Security and Infrastructure Position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure. May require routine reviews and screening. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Job is open to all qualified applicants. The University of Texas 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 basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. Additional Information Requisition ID: 180510 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Days 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr