Inpatient Nocturnal Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (or Physician Assistant) - Hospital Medicine

MD Anderson Cancer Center • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA), in the Department of Hospital Medicine is to promote and maintain the health of HM patients across the care continuum throughout the institution supporting the inpatient hospitalist programs. As the Department of Hospital Medicine is a service that operates 24/7/365, nocturnal shifts will also be supported by the hospitalist advanced practice providers for after-hours and weekend coverage, rotating holidays and COVID coverage. Shift: 7on-7off, 6:30pm-5:00am (Tuesday-Monday) The ideal candidate is a highly skilled and adaptable Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) with a strong foundation in hospital medicine and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care across the continuum. They possess advanced clinical assessment skills, including comprehensive history-taking, physical examinations, and psychosocial evaluations, and are adept at developing and implementing evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a dynamic, 24/7 hospital environment, including nocturnal shifts, weekends, rotating holidays, and emergent coverage such as COVID response. They are committed to continuous learning and actively participate in clinical research protocols, patient eligibility screening, and education initiatives for patients, families, and staff. Additionally, they serve as a mentor and educator for advanced practice students and other healthcare team members, promoting excellence and knowledge-sharing within the department. Key attributes include: Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills Effective communication and interpersonal abilities Flexibility to support a 24/7 hospitalist service Commitment to research, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care

Requirements

• Master's Degree Nursing.
• Doctorate Nursing Practice.
• Degree 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.
• None
• Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing to function as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
• APRN - Adv Practice Registered Nurse Upon Hire
• ACNP - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Upon Hire
• ACNPC - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - AACCNCC Upon Hire
• ACAGNP - Acute Care Adult/Geron NP Upon Hire
• AGACNP - Adult-Gerontology AcuteCare NP Upon Hire
• ACNPC-AG - Cert AD GEY Acute Care NP Upon Hire
• AGPCNP -Adult-Gero Primary Care NP Upon Hire
• AGNP -Adult/Gerontology NP Upon Hire
• ACPNP -Acute Care Pediatric Nurs Prac Upon Hire
• ANP - Adult Nurse Practitioner Upon Hire
• FNP - Family Nurse Practitioner Upon Hire
• GNP - Gerontological Nurse Prac Upon Hire
• PNP - Pediatric Nurse Practit Upon Hire
• PMHNP - Psych/Mental Health NP Upon Hire
• WHNP - Womans Health Nurse Pract. Upon Hire
• APNPAdv Pract Nurse/Prescriptive Upon Hire
• Related authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.
• BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support If working in the following departments: Pediatric - Patient Care (113100). Upon Hire
• MAY BE REQUIRED: Authorization for limited prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.

Nice To Haves

• BLS - Basic Life Support American Heart Association Basic Life Support. Upon Hire
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the Department of Hospital Medicine is responsible for assessing and conducting comprehensive patient history, physical examinations, and psychosocial assessments.
• Evaluate patient outcomes in coordination with attending physicians and develop a treatment plan.
• Monitors laboratory, radiographic and procedural data for patient disposition. Must visually evaluate data and prepare written information.
• Communicates report findings and test results to physicians, multidisciplinary team and family members.
• Promote collaboration and communication among healthcare team members, other colleagues, and organizations to promote and protect the best interests of patients.
• Provides health education to the patient and their family (i.e., treatment options, management of side effects, anticipatory teaching, etc.).
• Participate and collaborate on clinical research protocols. Interviews patients and reviews the eligibility criteria to identify potential patients for protocol studies.
• Deliver education to patients and their families. Conducts in-service training for in-house nursing personnel regarding protocol requirements. Acts as liaison with patients, families, physicians, and other personnel.
• Participates in the education of Advanced Practice student nurses, house officers and medical students. Instruct coworkers in allied positions in recording patient information and/or data entry.
• APPs are committed to collaborative professional relationships with physicians and all members of the health care team.
• APPs function within their professional and personal limitations.
• APPs demonstrate a high level of responsibility, ethical practice, sensitivity to our patient population and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
• APPs demonstrate a commitment to excellence and on-going professional development.
• APPs engage in critical analysis of their own practice, experience, medical literature, and other information resources for the purpose of self-improvement.
• APPs participate in processes to assess, evaluate, maintain, and improve their patient care practices.
• APPs demonstrate knowledge of scientific studies related to their patient's health problems.
• APPs demonstrate an awareness of and responsiveness to the larger system of health care to provide patient care that is cost-effective and demonstrates resources allocation that does not compromise quality of care.
• APPs advocate for quality patient care and assist patients in dealing with system complexities.
• APPs accept responsibility for promoting a safe environment for patient care and recognize and participate in the correction of system-based factors that negatively impact patient care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
• The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, paid time off , retirement , tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level