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Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) Palliative Care Medicine
The primary purpose of the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) position is to provide clinical patient care across the continuum of the multidisciplinary team to achieve quality patient care as a member of the Palliative Care & Rehabilitation Medicine team.
The ideal candidate will be a licensed APRN or PA, including new graduates, who demonstrates strong critical thinking skills to manage complex patient needs and coordinate care effectively. They are a proactive self starter with a genuine commitment to continuous learning, especially as new therapies and clinical innovations emerge. Prior experience in Oncology setting preferred.
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.
We have been named one of the top two hospitals in cancer care every year since U.S. News & World Report began its annual rankings in 1990. As one of the largest cancer centers in the world, MD Anderson remains committed to the highest standards for research-driven patient care and to providing quality education and training for the next generation of medical professionals.
KEY FUNCTIONS:
* Conducts comprehensive symptom assessments using physical exam skills and assessment tools. Participates in developing treatment plans with the team physicians. Participates in the collection and patient data with appropriate documentation in the medical record.
* Uses organizational skills to assure continuity of care across the continuum in collaboration with other disciplines through planning, education and coordination of services.
* Provides education and support to patients and families, emphasizing the promotion of comfort and quality of life. Provides education to clinicians.
* Utilizes communication skills as a liaison for our department as well as between patients and other members of the healthcare team
* Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Required:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
* 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.
Physician Assistant
* 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 Oncology experience as an Advanced Practice Provider.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
Required:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
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.
Physician Assistant
All of the following:
• PA certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners.
• MAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas.
Must meet the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) , ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) if working in one of following department: Pediatrics - Patient Care (113100).
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.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
