Outpatient Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant - Infectious Diseases

MD Anderson Cancer Center • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Infectious Diseases department provides expert clinical consultations to prevent, diagnose, and treat infections in both adult and pediatric cancer patients. Our mission is to provide specialized expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infections in cancer patients through high quality clinical consultation, infection control and research programs. The ideal candidate is a compassionate, detail-oriented advanced practice provider who thrives in a collaborative, academic medical environment and is committed to delivering high-quality infectious disease care to adult and pediatric oncology patients. This individual demonstrates strong clinical judgment and growing independence in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of complex infections across the cancer care continuum, while working under the supervision of an attending physician and in accordance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements. The candidate is skilled in obtaining comprehensive medical histories, performing physical examinations, interpreting diagnostic and radiographic studies, developing and managing treatment plans, and performing procedures and prescribing therapies as authorized. They excel as part of an interdisciplinary team, effectively communicate with patients and families, and serve as a clinical resource through education and triage. In addition, the ideal candidate supports administrative and documentation processes, maintains accurate medical records, assists with referrals and follow-up care, and demonstrates interest in clinical research, protocol development, and applying evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes in oncology infectious disease care. This is a Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm shift position. MD Anderson offers employees: Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week. Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage. Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals. Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs. Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service. Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans. Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program. Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups. Opportunities for professional growth through Career Development Center and Mentoring programs. SUMMARY This position is responsible for the performance of increasingly independent and complex tasks that are routine and standardized. It provides direct diagnostic and therapeutic patient care under Physician supervision and impacts the quality of patient care and patient outcomes throughout the disease process.

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. Upon Hire
• 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. Upon Hire

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

• As an integral part of an interdisciplinary team, he or she provides assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the disease process.
• Acts under the authority and supervision of the attending physician and in accordance with regulations, hospital policy, protocols, and clinical pathways.
• Obtains medical histories, performs physical examinations, reviews/orders diagnostic tests and radiographic results, formulates and manages patient treatment plans and outcomes.
• Performs procedures, prescribes treatment, and signs prescriptions in accordance with institution and state requirements.
• Screens physician calls to educate patient/family on care and resources.
• Makes rounds with interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborates in research projects, formulates protocols, and applies research to practice.
• Process correspondence with patients, physicians, third-party carriers, and other entities as delegated by the supervising physician.
• Assist supervising physician with routine chart follow-ups and order appropriate referrals, laboratory, radiological, or supportive care.
• Assist with and maintain patient records in compliance with UTMDACC guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week.
• Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals.
• Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
• Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans.
• Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program.
• Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.
• Opportunities for professional growth through Career Development Center and Mentoring programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees