Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) - Cancer Prevention

Position Overview The Department of Clinical Cancer Prevention is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide high quality outpatient care in the Cancer Prevention Center and Undiagnosed Breast Clinic. The role promotes and maintains patient health across the continuum through clinical practice, education, administrative responsibilities, research engagement, and professional development. Schedule Monday‑Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Possible schedule, subject to change based on patient demand. Texas Medical Center: 4 days/week Administrative Day: 1 day/week Benefits Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week. Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage. Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals. Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs. Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service. Teachers Retirement System defined‑benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans. Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness‑related reduced salary pay program. Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups. Opportunities for professional growth through Career Development Center and Mentoring programs. Key Functions Patient Care Provides quality patient care related 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 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 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. 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 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 an Advanced Practice Provider role. Experience in Primary Care, Gynecology – clinical breast exams, pap tests, prostate exams. Prior Oncology experience. Licensure / Certification Required Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing to function as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (any recognized APRN designation). 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), ACLS or PALS if working in one of the following departments: Pediatrics – Patient Care (113100). Additional Information Requisition ID: 179202 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 EEO Statement 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 or 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr