Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN or PA) Neuro-Oncology

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant role at UT MD Anderson supports the Neuro-Oncology Service and Cancer Neurology Service by delivering advanced clinical care to patients with complex oncologic and neurologic conditions. This Advanced Practice Registered Nurse position focuses on comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes across inpatient and outpatient settings within a highly specialized clinical environment. The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse works in close collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care. UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. At UT MD Anderson, the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Physician Assistant plays a critical role in advancing the institution’s mission by providing high-quality clinical services, supporting innovative care models, and contributing to exceptional patient experiences through specialized expertise and continuity of care. The ideal candidate for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant role demonstrates strong clinical judgment, advanced assessment skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a physician-led care model. This individual brings the appropriate education, clinical experience, and licensure required for advanced practice nursing, with the ability to perform specialized diagnostic procedures and manage complex treatment plans in accordance with institutional protocols and regulatory guidelines. The typical work schedule is 8:30 - 5:00pm. Why Us? This Advanced Practice Registered Nurse position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to UT MD Anderson’s mission of eliminating cancer through exceptional patient care and clinical excellence. The role supports professional growth through exposure to highly specialized neuro-oncology services while fostering collaboration, continuous learning, and meaningful impact on patient outcomes within a world-renowned academic medical center.

Requirements

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 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.
Physician Assistant 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.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: 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.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Basic Life Support (BLS).
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) If working in the following departments: Pediatric - Patient Care (113100).
Physician Assistant: PA certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants.
Physician Assistant: 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).

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of Oncology experience as an Advanced Practice Provider.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments through interviews, health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic studies
Identify normal and abnormal health characteristics and document findings in progress notes, care plans, and discharge summaries
Dictate and maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with institutional standards
Collaborate with physicians to formulate and implement treatment plans for identified health problems
Initiate appropriate care and therapeutic interventions consistent with continuing healthcare needs
Continuously evaluate patient responses and outcomes to adjust plans of care as needed
Write prescriptions for medications and blood products based on laboratory results and established protocols
Order routine diagnostic and follow-up studies and therapeutic measures within limited prescriptive authority
Coordinate post-discharge care in alignment with written practice protocols and institutional guidelines
Perform diagnostic procedures including lumbar puncture, lumbar puncture with chemotherapy instillation, ommaya tap, ommaya tap with chemotherapy instillation, and ommaya tap for indium DTPA instillation
Obtain specimens such as cerebrospinal fluid as clinically indicated
Conduct or participate in inpatient rounds for the Neuro-Oncology Service or Cancer Neurology Service when assigned
Ensure delivery of appropriate, high-quality inpatient care through interdisciplinary collaboration
Perform other duties as assigned in support of clinical operations and patient care

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.