Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or Physician Assistant) - Pediatrics Patient Care

Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) - Pediatric Oncology

The Division of Pediatrics at MD Anderson Cancer Center, in partnership with Texas Children's Hospital, delivers highly specialized, patient-centered care to pediatric oncology patients across the care continuum. This collaborative model brings together multidisciplinary expertise to provide comprehensive, compassionate care for children and their families during some of their most challenging moments.

As an Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA), you will play a critical role in delivering direct diagnostic and therapeutic care, impacting both patient outcomes and the overall care experience. This position is ideal for a clinically strong, compassionate provider who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is committed to excellence in pediatric oncology care. The role follows a 4 10 hour shift between Monday–Friday, supporting continuity and work-life balance.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive patient assessment, triage, and ongoing management throughout the disease process. You will conduct detailed health histories and physical exams, develop and implement care plans, and continuously evaluate patient outcomes in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team. You will also order and interpret diagnostic tests, manage treatments—including chemotherapy dosing and order entry—and ensure timely, accurate clinical documentation within the electronic medical record.

You will serve as a key coordinator of care, helping manage clinic flow, patient scheduling, and transitions across inpatient and outpatient settings, including admissions and discharge planning. Your ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across teams will be essential in ensuring seamless, high-quality care delivery.

A significant component of this role involves supporting patients and families, helping them understand diagnoses, treatment plans, and symptom management while providing guidance on quality of life and, when appropriate, palliative care considerations. You will act as a trusted liaison between patients, families, and the care team, ensuring clear communication and continuity throughout the treatment journey.

You will also contribute to clinical excellence and innovation by integrating evidence-based practices into care delivery and utilizing resources such as institutional tools and national oncology guidelines. Participation in interdisciplinary collaboration and ongoing evaluation of care practices will support continuous improvement in patient outcomes.

Success in this role requires strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and the ability to manage complex cases with empathy and precision. A commitment to teamwork, communication, and patient-centered care is essential, particularly when working with pediatric oncology populations.

MD Anderson offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including paid medical benefits, generous paid time off, retirement plans, and additional benefits, along with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of pediatric patients and their families while working within a world-renowned cancer center.

The ideal candidate will be an APRN with an acute care certification or a PA with pediatric experience. The schedule for the position is flexible with more learned in the interview process.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES The APP will be knowledgeable regarding the principles of Pediatric, Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology & Hematology, with a focus on Stem Cell Transplantation including; chemotherapy, radiation, supportive and palliative care and the philosophy of Patient/Family-Centered Care, as well as the utilization of evidence-based practice.

Clinical Practice Provides assessment, triage and therapeutic management of patient and family needs throughout the disease process as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team. In collaboration with physicians and other team members, provides direct patient care; o Review and familiarize self with patient's history and treatment protocol o Conduct and record comprehensive health assessments o Perform and record comprehensive physical exam o Develop and initiate appropriate care and treatment plans o Follow protocols and clinical pathways appropriate to service o Continuously evaluate care outcomes o Order, review and follow up on laboratory and diagnostic imaging studies, procedures and refers and consults appropriate to the services within scope of practice o Write appropriate orders as needed o Document appropriate clinical progress notes, according to standard, in timely fashion o Place orders and consults o Coordinate care with other services and primary healthcare provider, as needed o Calculate chemotherapy dosages; create or co-sign chemotherapy orders o Report findings and changes of status to physicians as indicated o Coordinates and monitors patients status while in the Pediatric Ambulatory Treatment Center (PATC) o Assist in the triaging of calls from patients, families and PCP offices o Dictate or transcribe notes in electronic medical record o Facilitates coordination of clinic flow, patient schedule and team member participation • Coordinate inpatient and outpatient services (admissions/discharge planning, and other transition periods) • Assist patients and families in understanding and coping with disease process, symptom management, quality of life and palliative care issues as needed. • Promote quality health care through integration of current research into practice. • Maintain appropriate communication with interdisciplinary treatment teams throughout disease and treatment process. • Act as liaison with patients, families, physicians, and other personnel. • Utilizes the Children's Oncology Group website and MD Anderson electronic resources

Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

• Required: Master's Degree Nursing. or
• Required: Doctorate Nursing Practice.
• : Degree 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.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: None

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing to function as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Upon Hire
• Required: APRN - Adv 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: 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: APNPAdv Pract Nurse/Prescriptive Upon Hire or
• Required: Related authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. Upon Hire
• Required: BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire and
• Required: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support If working in the following departments: Pediatric - Patient Care (113100). Upon Hire and
• Preferred: BLS - Basic Life Support American Heart Association Basic Life Support. Upon Hire
• Preferred: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire
• Preferred: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire
• Required: MAY BE REQUIRED: Authorization for limited prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. 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.