Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Breast Radiation Oncology

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a compassionate and driven Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA) to join our Radiation Oncology team, caring for patients undergoing treatment for breast malignancies. You’ll support patients undergoing radiation therapy in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

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.
One year of experience in Advanced Practice Provider role.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 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 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

Oncology or women’s health experience is a plus
High emotional intelligence, adaptability, and a strong team spirit

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments and manage care coordination for patients undergoing radiation therapy
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and radiation therapists
Monitor and manage side effects of radiation therapy
Educate patients and families, and contribute to quality care initiatives
Document care thoroughly and maintain compliance with policies