Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) - Gynecologic Oncology & Reproductive Medicine

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center • Houston, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider supports the Gynecologic Oncology team through direct patient care, clinical procedures, education, research participation, and interdisciplinary collaboration across the continuum of cancer care. The Advanced Practice Provider evaluates, treats, and manages patients throughout diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, palliative care, survivorship, and prevention. The Advanced Practice Provider works closely with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to provide comprehensive, evidence-based care while supporting the division's clinical, educational, and research missions. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients with gynecologic cancers by providing specialized care in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Team members work alongside nationally recognized physicians and advanced practice providers, participate in research and education initiatives, and contribute directly to improvements in patient outcomes while maintaining work-life balance through a flexible work arrangement.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of Advanced Practice Provider experience
• At least two years of experience in Gynecology or Oncology Reproductive Health experience
• Knowledge on treatment of menopausal symptoms
• Master's Degree Nursing. or 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.
• Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) or Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners (TSBPAE) to function as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant.
• Related authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a cancer center, academic medical center, or specialty practice is beneficial.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification as required by patient care area.

Responsibilities

• Works in assigned clinics based on clinical need (General Gynecology and Sexual Health Clinic)
• Participates in Service Line and Care Team Transformation initiatives; including APP Independent Practice
• Houston Area Location APPs - may be required to travel to multiple locations to provide clinical support when needed
• Provides quality patient care in relation to patient’s prescribed diagnosis, treatment, age group, development, and other identified needs.
• Assesses health status by performing the medical history, episodic physical examination, and psychosocial assessment.
• Reports findings and test results to physicians.
• Monitors laboratory, clinical radiographic and procedural data.
• Reviews the findings of the history and physical, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data, plan for further diagnosis and therapeutic management with the physician.
• Prevents, minimizes, and manages symptoms/toxicities/health abnormalities related to disease or treatment in collaboration with physician and other allied personnel.
• Evaluates patient’s response to treatment and health care provided and modifies care as needed (under supervision of physician if medical acts are required).
• Coordinates activities, including writing orders and requesting consultations from other health team members, to meet patient’s multiple needs and requests.
• Provides emergency triage and renders emergency medical service pending the arrival of a physician.
• Identifies and manages patient’s crises until physician assistance is available.
• If eligible, write prescriptions as needed.
• Writes or dictates patient letters, patient notes (history and physical notes, progress notes, telephone notes, consultation notes, and discharge summaries).
• Orders diagnostic studies such as laboratory work, x-rays, PET scans, CT scans, and MRI scans as directed by physician.
• Provides psychological support to patients and families.
• Provides health care throughout the disease process: diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, palliative, terminal care, and prevention of cancer and/or complications.
• Facilitates use of institutional resource.
• Facilitates communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinates services related to patient care.
• Schedules consultations, diagnostic test or procedures, future appointments for patients in coordination with the attending physician.
• Participates in Gynecology/Radiation Interdisciplinary Team Conference.
• Assists with data retrieval and entry of patient data.
• Undergoes training of specific medical procedures at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center by a physician.
• Demonstrates competency of specific procedure under the direct supervision of a physician leading to privileging to perform the procedure.
• Performs medical procedures that may include: opening and care of wounds, removal of vaginal packing and drains and removal of catheters. Performs pelvic exams, pap smears and vaginal swabs.
• Provides health education to the patient and his/her family (management of side effects, etc.) as well as participates in formal and informal instruction of nursing students, professional nurses and other health professionals.
• Provides vaginal dilation teaching and demonstration to patients.
• Promote positive health behaviors and self-care skills through education and counseling.
• Refers patient to appropriate resource per the assessment and evaluation.
• Builds and maintains a therapeutic team to provide optimum therapy/care.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge in general gynecology, menopause and sexual health.
• Assists in development of educational material for use by staff.
• Keeps current by attending continuing education programs related to the clinical area, participating in professional nursing organizations, communicating advances in nursing practice or health care in general in writing through publications and presentation of scientific papers.
• Serves as a resource person in the orientation process and ongoing fellowship and residency program.
• Contributes to research efforts of Department/Section and applies pertinent research to clinical practice.
• Identifies clinical problems amenable to research methods.
• Initiates or collaborates in research projects.
• Serves as a research person by assisting with the implementation of registered departmental research protocols.
• Collaborates with the department in the development of new research protocols.
• Applies pertinent research to care of patients and to develop alternate plans of care.
• Attends departmental meetings pertinent to the APP.
• Provides consultation to colleagues and allied personnel outside and within MDACC.
• Collaborates with medical, nursing, and other disciplines regarding plan of care, follow-up and evaluation.
• Recommends therapeutic measure for relief of symptoms.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank
• Paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
• Access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System
• Voluntary retirement plans
• Employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level