Advanced Practice Provider - Lymphoma / Myeloma (Outpatient)

University of Texas M.D. Anderson•Houston, TX

42d•Onsite

About The Position

Opportunity to join one of the world's most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. The Lymphoma and Myeloma department is renowned internationally for the diagnosis, treatment and research of diseases focused on lymphoma, myeloma and blood disorders that affect the body's blood and lymph systems. From caring for patients, to conducting cutting-edge clinical and translational research, our faculty and staff are dedicated to finding a cure for patients diagnosed with lymphoma or myeloma. The ideal candidate will be experienced Advanced Practice Provider with prior Hematology / Oncology experience. This position is for Outpatient with a schedule of Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm.

Requirements

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
EDUCATION
Required:
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.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
Required:
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:
EDUCATION
Required:
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.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
Required:
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).

Nice To Haves

EXPERIENCE
Preferred:
At least 1 year of experience in Advanced Practice Provider role.
Prior Hematology / Oncology experience.
EXPERIENCE
Preferred:
At least 1 year of experience in Advanced Practice Provider role.
Prior Hematology / Oncology experience.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical patient care duties:
Conduct preliminary assessments of physician's new and follow-up clinic patients. Dictate clinic progress notes on physician's follow-up patients, dictate PMEs on new patients, and dictate consultation notes on his new consults.
Write admission notes and orders for physician's patients admitted into the hospital.
Write outpatient orders, including those for chemotherapy, IV fluids, transfusions, growth factors, etc.
Assist with physician's clinic-related paperwork (e.g., completing x-ray and scheduling requests, writing prescriptions and chemotherapy orders).
Assist with physician's miscellaneous clinic activities (e.g., scheduling biopsies and consultations, retrieving lab x-rays and pathology reports, contacting consulting physicians).
Screen patients' telephone calls and refer to physician when appropriate.
Evaluate physician's clinic and Emergency Center "drop-in" patients.
Assume responsibility for physician's clinic patients (either scheduled or "drop-in"), even if staffed by another attending in physician's absence.
Attend department meetings pertinent to patient care.
Assist physician with in-patient care when needed.
Work with another physician in physician's absence, if directed by physician.
Perform other patient care related activities and various administrative duties pertaining to patient care and/or clinic operations as assigned by the Medical Director of the clinic and/or the attending physician.
Perform bone marrow aspiration procedures.
Perform a variety of related duties during non-clinic hours as directed by physician:
Screen patients for eligibility.
Obtain charts and x rays as needed for analysis.
Help prepare chemotherapy orders.
Perform other patient care related activities and various administrative duties as assigned by the Medical Director of the clinic and/or the attending physician.
Assess patients for eligibility:
Evaluate patients and perform physical examinations.
Write information and clinic notes to and for the physician.
operations as assigned by the Medical Director of the clinic and/or the attending physician.
Assist research nurses in identifying patients who may benefit by registration.
Explain treatment options and plans to patients.
Perform other patient care related activities and various administrative duties pertaining to patient care and/or clinic operations as assigned by the Medical Director of the clinic and/or the attending physician.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

MD Anderson offers our 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.
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.