Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) - Breast Medical Oncology

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Or Physician Assistant In Breast Medical Oncology

Seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team in Breast Medical Oncology. This department seeks to improve the survival of breast cancer patients, provide new knowledge through research, patient-centered clinical care, cancer prevention, and education and outreach with the ultimate goal of eliminating breast cancer.

The ideal candidate will be a licensed APRN or PA with at least 2+ years of clinical experience. They will bring a strong background in Oncology, demonstrating both technical expertise and compassionate patient care. Candidates with an Oncology certification are highly preferred, though not required.

The schedule for this position will be 7am-5pm and will be based at the Texas Medical Center Location

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.

We have been named one of the top two hospitals in cancer care every year since U.S. News & World Report began its annual rankings in 1990. As one of the largest cancer centers in the world, MD Anderson remains committed to the highest standards for research-driven patient care and to providing quality education and training for the next generation of medical professionals.

Key Functions

Patient Assessment/Intervention/Evaluation/Performance of Diagnostic/Therapeutic Procedures

• Provide quality patient care in relation to the patient's prescribed diagnosis, treatment, age group, development and other identified needs.
• Conduct health assessment including the medical history, physical examination and psychosocial assessment.
• Conduct inpatient service daily rounds on each patient and report findings to the attending physician.
• Monitor and review findings of laboratory, clinical, radiographic, and procedural data on ambulatory or inpatient service and develop appropriate plan of care.
• Prevents, minimizes, and manages symptoms, toxicities, health abnormalities related to disease or treatment in collaboration with physician and other allied personnel.
• Schedules consultation, diagnostic procedures, and facilitates coordination with the attending physician.
• Writes prescriptions (if eligible) as needed.
• Provides triage in ambulatory setting for consistent patient care.
• Writes chemotherapy orders under the supervision of a physician or verifies orders written by physician.

Educator/Consultant/Research/Non-Essential

• Provides general health education to the patient and his/her family.
• Participates in formal and informal instruction of nursing students, professional nurses and other health professionals.
• Keeps current by attending continuing education programs related to the clinical area.
• Assists in development of education material for use by staff or patient.
• Attends departmental meetings pertinent to the Advanced Practice Provider.
• Contributes to research efforts of the department in accrual to protocols or trials.
• Collaborates with medical, nursing and other disciplines regarding plan of care, follow-up and evaluation.
• Recommends therapeutic measures for relief of symptoms.
• Initiates or collaborates in research projects.
• Assists with the implementation of registered departmental research protocols.

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 (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 2 years of experience in Advanced Practice Provider role.
• 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 (APRN or ACNP or ACNPC or ACAGNP or AGACNP or ACNPC-AG or AGACNP or AGNP or ACPNP or ANP or AGNP or AGPCNP or FNP or GNP or PNP or PMHNP or WHNP or 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), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) if working in one of following department: 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. 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.