Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) - Lymphoma-Myeloma

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team in the Lymphoma and Myeloma department. This department is internationally renowned for the diagnosis, treatment, and research of diseases affecting the blood and lymph systems. The role involves caring for patients and contributing to cutting-edge research aimed at finding a cure for lymphoma and myeloma. The ideal candidate will be a licensed PA or APRN, including new graduates, with strong critical thinking skills for managing complex patient needs and coordinating care. A proactive self-starter with a commitment to continuous learning, especially regarding new therapies and clinical innovations, is desired. Prior experience in an Oncology setting is preferred.

Requirements

Licensed PA or APRN
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).
PA certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants.
Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners.
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).
Strong critical thinking skills
Proactive self starter
Genuine commitment to continuous learning
Ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of critical infrastructure.

Nice To Haves

New graduates are welcome
Prior experience in Oncology setting preferred
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) If working in the following departments: Pediatric - Patient Care (113100).
Authorization for limited prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.
Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) if working in one of following department: Pediatrics - Patient Care (113100).

Responsibilities

Provides quality patient care in relation to the patient’s prescribed diagnosis, treatment, age group, development and other identified needs.
Assesses health status by performing the medical history, physical examination and psychosocial assessment.
Makes daily rounds on each patient and reports findings and test results to attending physician.
Monitors laboratory, clinical radiographic and procedural data for daily rounds.
Reviews the findings 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.
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.
Undergoes training of specific medical procedures at MDACC by a physician.
Demonstrates competency of specific procedure under the direct supervision of a physician leading to certification to perform the procedure.
Performs medical procedures including: obtaining blood from arterial and venous punctures including central lines; venous catheters and heparin locks; administration of drugs as needed including intravenous, intraarterial, intrathecal, 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.
Are certified and perform outpatient and/or inpatient Bone Marrow Aspiration (BMA) procedures.
Provides health education to the patient and his/her family (i.e., management of side effects, anticipatory teaching).
Participates in formal and informal instruction of nursing students, professional nurses and other health professionals.
Keeps self current by attending continuing education programs, reviewing literature, participating in professional nursing organizations, and communicating advances in nursing practice or health care.
Contributes to research efforts of department/section by identifying clinical problems amenable to research methods and initiating or collaborating in research projects.
Applies pertinent research to clinical practice.
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.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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.
Medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.