Advanced Practice Provider - GU Medical Oncology

The primary purpose of the Advanced Practice Provider position is to function in an expanded role, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, social workers, dietitians, clergy, etc. to provide for assessment and therapeutic management of patient / family needs. Care is delivered to oncology patients in ambulatory and hospital settings including special care units, operating room and diagnostic and treatment centers. Patients with a medical diagnosis of cancer receiving treatments of surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and biotherapy, as well as therapies for concomitant illnesses / symptoms are served.

KEY FUNCTIONS

• Conducts comprehensive health assessments by obtaining the past medical, family, social history & review of systems; performing physical examination and psychosocial assessment; and monitoring laboratory, radiographic, and procedural data.
• Works autonomously as defined by the nurse practice act to prevent, minimize, and manage symptoms / toxicities / health abnormalities related to disease or treatment in collaboration with the healthcare team; and to evaluate and modify care as needed.
• Serves as a clinical resource, utilizing advanced nursing knowledge to provide consultation to colleagues and allied personnel; and by collaborating with medical, nursing, and other disciplines regarding plan of care, follow up, and evaluation.
• Provides health education and counseling to individuals, families, and health professionals emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention as well as the diagnosis and management of disease.
• Participates in professional activities by attending continuing education programs and reviewing literature related to clinical area; participating in professional organizations; communicating advances in nursing practice or health care through writing for publications and presentations of scientific papers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse :

EDUCATION

Required : 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.

EXPERIENCE

Preferred : At least 1 year of experience in Advanced Practice Provider role.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

Required : 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).

Physician Assistant :

EDUCATION

Required : 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.

EXPERIENCE

Preferred : At least 1 year of experience in Advanced Practice Provider role.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

Required : PA certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants. Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners.

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.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

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