Nocturnal Advanced Practice Provider, Emergency Medicine CDU

Emergency Medicine is looking for a Nocturnal Advanced Practice Provider!!!!

The ideal candidate is a compassionate, clinically skilled Advanced Practice Provider who thrives in a fast-paced acute care environment and is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. This individual possesses strong assessment, diagnostic, communication, and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to independently evaluate patients, interpret laboratory and diagnostic data, collaborate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, and provide education and emotional support to patients and families throughout the continuum of care. 

The successful candidate is proficient in coordinating complex care plans, managing symptoms and treatment-related toxicities, and performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under physician supervision while maintaining the highest standards of safety and clinical excellence. Candidates must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work 12-hour night shifts from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM, including rotating weekends, for 3–4 shifts per week. Flexibility, professionalism, and a commitment to exceptional patient outcomes are essential for success in this role.

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.

Patient Assessment 

1.  Provides quality patient care in relation to the patient’s prescribed diagnosis, treatment, age group, development and other identified needs.  This involves talking to patients and patients families.  Must be able to verbally communicate findings to physician and family members.

2.  Assesses health status by performing the medical history, physical examination and psychosocial assessment.  Must be able to communicate in a clear and understandable manner.  Must be able to visually read and write findings and to verbally communicate with patients and patient’s family.

3.  Report findings and test results to attending physician.  Must be able to visually check records and write findings.

4.  Monitors laboratory, clinical radiographic and procedural data for assigned patients.  Must visually evaluate data and prepare written information.

5.  Reviews the finding of the history and physical, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data, plan for further diagnosis and therapeutic management as outlined in collaboration with the attending physician.  This involves evaluating data from computer.  Requires good perception and reading comprehension.

Intervention/Evaluation and Consultation 

1. Prevents, minimizes and manages symptoms/toxicities/health abnormalities related to disease or treatment in collaboration with physician and other allied personnel.

2. Evaluates health care provided and modifies care as needed (under the supervision of a physician if medical acts are required).

3. Provides psychological support to patients and families.

4. Provides health care throughout the disease process: diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, palliative and terminal care.

5. Facilitates use of agency resources.

6. Facilitates communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinates services related to patient care.

7. Schedules consultations, diagnostic tests or procedures, future appointments for patients in coordination with the attending physician.

8. Provides consultation to colleagues and allied personnel.

9. Collaborates with medical, nursing and other disciplines regarding plan of care, follow up and evaluation.

10. Recommends therapeutic measures for relief of symptoms. Intervention/Evaluation and Consultation

Performance of diagnostic/therapeutic procedures  

1.  Undergoes training of specific medical procedures at MDACC by a physician.

2.  Demonstrates competency of specific procedure under the direct supervision of a physician.

3.  Performance of medical procedures may include:  Obtaining blood from arterial and venous punctures including central lines; venous catheters and heparin locks; administration of drugs as needed including intravenous, intraventricular, intrapleural and intraperitoneal; lumbar puncture, thoracentesis, bone marrow biopsy, multiple bone marrow aspirations, paracentesis or other medical procedures under the supervision of an M.D. 

Other duties as assigned