Advanc????ed Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2021-2022 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute. The ideal can... more details
Advanc????ed Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse)
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report’s 2021-2022 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.
The ideal candidates for the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) position will have Oncology and Surgery Service experience. Open to New Graduates.
Patient Care
Collaborate with physician and team in the management of Surgical Oncology Patients in one or multiple areas of the department (GI, Melanoma, Sarcoma, Endocrine, Port Clinic, Breast Cancer). Employee demonstrates population-based competencies (age-specific, diversity) that cross the continuum of care. Employee functions within their professional scope in their assigned area. Interpret tests and prescribe appropriate treatment in collaboration with physicians. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team in the care of surgical oncology patients.
Outpatient Clinic APP – manage new patients, follow-up patients, and post-op patients in collaboration with physician and clinic team.
Operating Room – assist in surgery, perform pre-operative history and physical assessments. Evaluate immediate post-operative status. Interpret tests and prescribe appropriate treatment.
Inpatient Care – manage patients during inpatient hospitalization and post-surgery in collaboration with physician and clinical team.
Medical Knowledge
Employee demonstrates medical knowledge of care of Surgical Oncology patients. Knowledgeable and possess proficiency as well as skills in the care and management of Surgical Oncology patients.
Professionalism
Employee demonstrates commitment to collaborative professional relationships with physicians and all members of the heath care team. Employee abides by professional regulatory and institutional guidelines for practice for providing care,documentation, professional charges, professional practice and behaviors.
Practice-Based Learning
Employee participates in on-going learning and demonstrates application of it in his/her role.
System-Based Practice
Employee demonstrates his/her impact on the system of care. Analyze own practice and assess as well as implement ways to improve practice.
Other duties as assigned.
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
Licensure/Certification REQUIRED: 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 or Physician Assistant. Related authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. MAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas.
PREFERRED: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification as required by patient care area.
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
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