Advanced Practice Provider - Thoracic Head & Neck Medical Oncology

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the world's most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education, and prevention. The Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology provides high-quality patient care and advances the treatment and prevention of aerodigestive cancers through innovative clinical and laboratory research. The Advanced Practice Provider role supports these efforts through direct patient care, clinical coordination, and research participation. UT MD Anderson offers an opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider to work in a specialized oncology environment focused on exceptional patient outcomes. The Advanced Practice Provider collaborates closely with physicians, research staff, and multidisciplinary teams while contributing to patient care, clinical operations, and research initiatives. The Advanced Practice Provider plays an important role in supporting both ambulatory and inpatient oncology services. The ideal candidate will have oncology experience and the ability to work effectively in a complex academic medical environment. Preferred education, experience, and licensure requirements were not fully provided; therefore, candidates should possess the qualifications necessary to perform advanced clinical patient care, research-related responsibilities, and collaborative oncology practice activities.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice (for APRN). 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.
All of the following (for 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) (for APRN).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) If working in the following departments: Pediatric - Patient Care (113100).
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 (for PA).
All of the following (for PA): PA certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants.
Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners (for PA).
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

At least 1 year of experience in Advanced Practice Provider role.
Prior Oncology experience.

Responsibilities

Attend clinics with physicians
Conduct preliminary assessments of new and follow-up clinic patients
Dictate clinic progress notes, patient medical evaluations, and consultation notes
Write admission notes and orders for hospitalized patients
Write outpatient orders for chemotherapy, intravenous fluids, transfusions, growth factors, and related treatments
Assist with clinic-related documentation and administrative activities
Screen patient telephone calls and escalate to physicians when appropriate
Evaluate clinic and Emergency Center walk-in patients
Assume responsibility for clinic patients during physician absences as directed
Assist with inpatient care activities when needed
Screen patients for eligibility for clinical trials
Obtain charts and imaging records needed for clinical trial analysis
Assist with preparation of chemotherapy orders for clinical trial participants
Assess patients for protocol eligibility and provide patient education
Assist research nurses in identifying patients who may benefit from protocol registration
Explain protocol treatment options and treatment plans to patients
Evaluate patients and perform physical examinations
Review patient charts and histories before physician evaluation
Present patient histories and physical examination findings to attending physicians
Write clinical information and notes for physician review and documentation
Assist with ongoing patient management and care coordination activities
File, sort, distribute, and copy pertinent documentation
Handle technical and confidential materials appropriately
Prepare reports and presentation materials
Dictate referral correspondence to referring physicians using institutional dictation systems
Collect patient charts from Medical Records
Coordinate services across departments to support projects and patient care initiatives
Attend departmental meetings related to patient care
Work with alternate physicians during attending physician absences as directed
Take initiative in decision-making that supports departmental goals
Compose written correspondence using relevant clinical and operational information
Organize and communicate information effectively to appropriate stakeholders
Perform additional patient care, clinic operations, and administrative 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.