Advanced Prac Registered Nurse (APRN/PA) - Nephrology

The mission of The University of Texas MD 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.

The Nephrology section specializes in disorders and diseases of the kidneys in cancer patients. Our mission is to provide the highest level of patient care, expand the frontiers of basic and clinical investigation in nephrology, and support state-of-the-art training and education in nephrology.

Our full-time faculty members are dedicated to clinical practice, research and teaching.

FUNCTION

The Advance Practice Provider within the Section of Nephrology provides direct medical services to patients within their scope of expertise.

Works in a team that includes physicians, fellows, technicians, nurses, etc. to provide quality patient care in relation to the patient's described diagnosis treatment, age group, development and other identified needs.

KEY FUNCTIONS

• Perform history and physical exams for new and existing patients
• Dictates medical records in a complete and accurate fashion to meet billing and JCAHO requirements.
• Reviews / orders diagnostic tests and imaging studies, with appropriate follow-upcare.
• Assists in the formulation and execution of treatment plans specific to Nephrology
• Manages common general medical problems
• Prescribes medication consistent with departmental delegated prescriptive authority protocols
• Provides necessary patient education on the patient's medical condition, potential treatment benefits, risks, and alternative treatment options.
• Support departmental research by obtaining protocol information appropriate to the patient population.
• Interviews patients and reviews the eligibility criteria to identify potential patients for protocol studies.

EDUCATION : 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.

LICENSURE : All of the following : 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).

MAY BE REQUIRED : Authorization for limited prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.

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.