Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Nursing Fellowship
About The Position
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers a year-long Post Graduate Fellowship in Oncology Nursing for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses. Fellows participate in experiential and academic education to advance oncology nursing practice and develop professionally. The core clinical curriculum provides exposure to the spectrum of cancer care, from prevention to end-of-life, while fellows select an oncology specialty area for clinical focus and practice. The fellowship begins September 1, 2027, and the application deadline is January 15, 2027. Applicants must complete both the Human Resources job application and the separate Fellowship Application through Slate, with required documents, as described on the APRN Fellowship Program website. The primary purpose of the role is to promote and maintain client health across the health care continuum, participate in the fellowship’s educational training, and engage in professional development activities congruent with the APRN role. Continued employment is contingent on maintaining relevant clinical privileges. The position may also require routine reviews and screening to ensure the security and integrity of critical infrastructure.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Nursing or Doctorate in Nursing Practice. The degree requirement may be waived for applicants recognized as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the Texas State Board of Nursing before January 1, 2003.
- Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with the clinical practice area and patient population.
- Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing to function as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
- Upon hire, required APRN or applicable nurse practitioner authorization/certification consistent with the clinical practice area and patient population.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification upon hire if working in the specified Pediatric Patient Care department.
- May be required to have Texas Board of Nursing authorization for limited prescriptive authority.
- Must obtain and maintain relevant clinical privileges; continued employment is contingent upon maintaining them.
- Must satisfy and maintain any requirements necessary to ensure the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, if applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification as required by the patient care area.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification as required by the patient care area.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate broad skills and competence in advanced oncology nursing practice.
- Apply basic scientific, behavioral, nursing, and medical knowledge to clinical problems commonly associated with cancer.
- Describe and discuss the spectrum of cancer care, from prevention to palliation.
- Develop proficiency in comprehensive cancer care.
- Develop and organize an evidence-based project relevant to the oncology clinical focus area.
- Participate in institutional, community, and professional activities.
- Engage in an individualized course of study relevant to oncology nursing.
- Complete all components of the fellowship curriculum.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Paid time off
- Retirement benefits
- Tuition benefits
- Educational opportunities
- Individual and team recognition
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
