Nocturnal Advanced Practice Provider, Emergency Medicine CDU

Nocturnal Advanced Practice Provider

Emergency Medicine is looking for a Nocturnal Advanced Practice Provider!!!!

The ideal candidate is a compassionate, clinically skilled Advanced Practice Provider who thrives in a fast-paced acute care environment and is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. This individual possesses strong assessment, diagnostic, communication, and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to independently evaluate patients, interpret laboratory and diagnostic data, collaborate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, and provide education and emotional support to patients and families throughout the continuum of care.

The successful candidate is proficient in coordinating complex care plans, managing symptoms and treatment-related toxicities, and performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under physician supervision while maintaining the highest standards of safety and clinical excellence. Candidates must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work 12-hour night shifts from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM, including rotating weekends, for 34 shifts per week. Flexibility, professionalism, and a commitment to exceptional patient outcomes are essential for success in this role.

MD Anderson offers employees:

• 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.

Patient Assessment

• Provides quality patient care in relation to the patient's prescribed diagnosis, treatment, age group, development and other identified needs. This involves talking to patients and patients families. Must be able to verbally communicate findings to physician and family members.
• Assesses health status by performing the medical history, physical examination and psychosocial assessment. Must be able to communicate in a clear and understandable manner. Must be able to visually read and write findings and to verbally communicate with patients and patient's family.
• Report findings and test results to attending physician. Must be able to visually check records and write findings.
• Monitors laboratory, clinical radiographic and procedural data for assigned patients. Must visually evaluate data and prepare written information.
• Reviews the finding of the history and physical, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data, plan for further diagnosis and therapeutic management as outlined in collaboration with the attending physician. This involves evaluating data from computer. Requires good perception and reading comprehension.

Intervention/Evaluation and Consultation

• Prevents, minimizes and manages symptoms/toxicities/health abnormalities related to disease or treatment in collaboration with physician and other allied personnel.
• Evaluates health care provided and modifies care as needed (under the supervision of a physician if medical acts are required).
• Provides psychological support to patients and families.
• Provides health care throughout the disease process: diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, palliative and terminal care.
• Facilitates use of agency resources.
• Facilitates communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinates services related to patient care.
• Schedules consultations, diagnostic tests or procedures, future appointments for patients in coordination with the attending physician.
• Provides consultation to colleagues and allied personnel.
• Collaborates with medical, nursing and other disciplines regarding plan of care, follow up and evaluation.
• Recommends therapeutic measures for relief of symptoms.

Performance of diagnostic/therapeutic procedures

• Undergoes training of specific medical procedures at MDACC by a physician.
• Demonstrates competency of specific procedure under the direct supervision of a physician.
• Performance of medical procedures may include: Obtaining blood from arterial and venous punctures including central lines; venous catheters and heparin locks; administration of drugs as needed including intravenous, intraventricular, intrapleural and intraperitoneal; lumbar puncture, thoracentesis, bone marrow biopsy, multiple bone marrow aspirations, paracentesis or other medical procedures under the supervision of an M.D.

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.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• None

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: PA - Physician Assistant Written authorization from the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners (TSBPAE) to function as Physician Assistant. Upon Hire or
• Required: APRN - Adv Practice Registered Nurse Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) to function as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Upon Hire or
• Required: ACNP - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Upon Hire or
• Required: ACNPC - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - AACCNCC Upon Hire or
• Required: ACAGNP - Acute Care Adult/Geron NP Upon Hire or
• Required: AGACNP -Adult-Gerontology AcuteCare NP Upon Hire or
• Required: AGPCNP -Adult-Gero Primary Care NP Upon Hire or
• Required: ACNPC-AG - Cert AD GEY Acute 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 - Advanced Practice NP Upon Hire or
• Required: BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire or
• Required: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire or
• Preferred: BLS - Basic Life Support American Heart Association Basic Life Support Upon Hire
• Preferred: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire
• Required: Clinical Privileges Must obtain and maintain relevant clinical privileges. Continued employment in this position at MD Anderson is contingent upon maintaining these privileges.

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.