Oncology Per Diem Advanced Practice Provider - Leukemia

Oncology Per Diem Advanced Practice Provider - Leukemia

The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

Key Functions

Patient Care and Treatment

Provide quality patient care that is specifically tailored to the patient's diagnosis, treatment, age, developmental and other identified needs. Obtain a medical history and perform a physical examination and psychosocial assessment. Review and interpret physical exam findings, laboratory and / or radiographic test results and formulate a plan for further diagnosis and therapeutic management in collaboration with the attending physician. Document all pertinent information within the patient's medical record per institutional policy. Perform admission and discharge responsibilities. Manage systems, toxicities and complications related to the patient's disease and / or treatment in collaboration with attending physician. Order consultations, diagnostic tests or procedures as indicated.

Communication and Research

Communicate verbally and in writing with Physicians, multi-disciplinary team members, and external care providers. Facilitate communication between patient / family, primary and / or multi-disciplinary team. Provide education to patients and their families. Participate in the conduct of clinical research. Assist with eligibility assessments. Monitor for side effects of toxicities associated with investigational treatments, and document according to protocol requirements.

Procedures and Privileging

Perform bone marrow aspiration / biopsy procedures. Perform lumbar punctures and Ommaya taps with or without administration or intrathecal chemotherapy. Maintain privileging once obtained.

EDUCATION

Required :

Degree requirements as defined by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) or Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners (TSBPAE) as required for clinical licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant.

Experience

Required :

Two years clinical experience as an advanced practice provider.

Preferred :

Acute care experience in inpatient setting.

Prior Oncology experience.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

Required :

All of the following :

Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) or Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners (TSBPAE) 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) or Physician Assistant. Related authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.

Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

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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