Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) Lymphoma-Myeloma

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

About The Position

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) to support Lymphoma-Myeloma. The role delivers comprehensive clinical care in outpatient and inpatient settings, partnering closely with attending physicians to manage patients across the continuum of care. The position includes direct patient care, clinical documentation, care coordination, and diagnostic and treatment support. The Advanced Practice Provider contributes to patient-centered, high-quality, coordinated oncology care aligned with best practices and physician direction. The ideal candidate has full-time APP work experience and strong clinical training and experience in patient assessment, documentation, and oncology care coordination. The position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure and may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain applicable security and integrity requirements is a condition of hire and continued employment. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

For APRN applicants: Master's Degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice. This may be waived for applicants recognized as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the Texas State Board of Nursing before January 1, 2003.
For APRN applicants: Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with the clinical practice area and patient population.
For PA applicants: Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program accredited by ARC-PA, except for Physician Assistants who graduated from a PA program before 2013.
For APRN applicants: Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing to function as an APRN in a role consistent with the clinical practice area and patient population.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
For PA applicants: PA certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants and licensure by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of oncology experience as an Advanced Practice Provider.
For APRN applicants, limited prescriptive authority from the Texas Board of Nursing may be required.
For PA applicants, eligibility to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas may be required.
PALS is required if working in the Pediatric - Patient Care department (113100).
For PA applicants, BLS, ACLS, or PALS may be required if working in the Pediatrics - Patient Care department (113100).

Responsibilities

Provide quality patient care aligned with diagnosis, treatment plan, age group, development, and identified needs.
Perform outpatient clinical duties, including preliminary assessments of new and follow-up patients.
Evaluate clinic and Emergency Center drop-in patients.
Conduct physical examinations and assess patient eligibility as needed.
Assume responsibility for clinic patients during physician absence or reassignment.
Dictate clinic progress notes for follow-up patients and consultation notes for new consults.
Dictate PMEs for new patients.
Write admission notes and orders for hospitalized patients.
Write outpatient orders, including chemotherapy, IV fluids, transfusions, and growth factors.
Document patient information and clinical findings for physician review.
Assist with clinic-related paperwork, including x-ray requests, scheduling, prescriptions, and chemotherapy orders.
Coordinate biopsies and consultations and retrieve lab, x-ray, and pathology reports.
Contact consulting physicians and support interdisciplinary communication.
Screen patient phone calls and escalate them to a physician when appropriate.
Assist the physician with inpatient care as needed.
Work with an alternate physician during the assigned physician’s absence.
Attend department meetings related to patient care.
Support physician-directed activities during non-clinic hours.
Screen patients for eligibility and assist in preparing chemotherapy orders during non-clinic hours.
Obtain charts and imaging for clinical analysis.
Perform bone marrow aspiration procedures.
Complete additional patient care and administrative duties as assigned by the Medical Director or attending physician.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30 or more hours per 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.
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.
Educational opportunities and individual and team recognition.