Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN or PA) Neuro-Oncology

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant role at UT MD Anderson supports the Neuro-Oncology Service and Cancer Neurology Service by delivering advanced clinical care to patients with complex oncologic and neurologic conditions. This Advanced Practice Registered Nurse position focuses on comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes across inpatient and outpatient settings within a highly specialized clinical environment. The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse works in close collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care. UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. At UT MD Anderson, the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Physician Assistant plays a critical role in advancing the institution's mission by providing high-quality clinical services, supporting innovative care models, and contributing to exceptional patient experiences through specialized expertise and continuity of care. The ideal candidate for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant role demonstrates strong clinical judgment, advanced assessment skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a physician-led care model. This individual brings the appropriate education, clinical experience, and licensure required for advanced practice nursing, with the ability to perform specialized diagnostic procedures and manage complex treatment plans in accordance with institutional protocols and regulatory guidelines.

The typical work schedule is 8:30 - 5:00pm.

This Advanced Practice Registered Nurse position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to UT MD Anderson's mission of eliminating cancer through exceptional patient care and clinical excellence. The role supports professional growth through exposure to highly specialized neuro-oncology services while fostering collaboration, continuous learning, and meaningful impact on patient outcomes within a world-renowned academic medical center.

Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.

Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.

Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities:

Clinical Assessment and Documentation

Conduct comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments through interviews, health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic studies

Identify normal and abnormal health characteristics and document findings in progress notes, care plans, and discharge summaries

Dictate and maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with institutional standards

Treatment Planning and Care Management

Collaborate with physicians to formulate and implement treatment plans for identified health problems

Initiate appropriate care and therapeutic interventions consistent with continuing healthcare needs

Continuously evaluate patient responses and outcomes to adjust plans of care as needed

Prescriptive and Diagnostic Functions

Write prescriptions for medications and blood products based on laboratory results and established protocols

Order routine diagnostic and follow-up studies and therapeutic measures within limited prescriptive authority

Coordinate post-discharge care in alignment with written practice protocols and institutional guidelines

Procedures and Specialized Services

Perform diagnostic procedures including lumbar puncture, lumbar puncture with chemotherapy instillation, ommaya tap, ommaya tap with chemotherapy instillation, and ommaya tap for indium DTPA instillation

Obtain specimens such as cerebrospinal fluid as clinically indicated

Inpatient and Interdisciplinary Care

Conduct or participate in inpatient rounds for the Neuro-Oncology Service or Cancer Neurology Service when assigned

Ensure delivery of appropriate, high-quality inpatient care through interdisciplinary collaboration

Perform other duties as assigned in support of clinical operations and patient care

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 Oncology experience as an Advanced Practice Provider.

Licensure / Certification: Required: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse All of the following: 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 All of the following: 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.