MD Anderson Cancer Center
Advanced Practice Provider - Lymphoma / Myeloma (3pm-11pm)
MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
MISSION STATEMENT
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.
SUMMARY
Primary responsibility will be to provide care for outpatient cellular therapy patients.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Conduct and document patient assessments (review of medical history, performance of physical exam, evaluation of diagnostic imaging, labs) on cell therapy patients.
Perform appropriate medical interventions as necessary (writing admission orders, ordering labs, imaging, etc.)
Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent patient issues.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with health care team (MD, Nursing, Pharmacists, Stem Cell Lab, cell coordinators, research teams, EC, consulting teams).
Communicate plan of care/pertinent medical information to outside physicians as appropriate through letters/phone calls.
Coordinate outpatient cell infusions.
Educate patient/families regarding treatment plan, recognition of side effects and action to take
Provide psychological support to patients/families.
Order appropriate patient follow-up appointments (labs, imaging, clinic visits, consults, etc)
Conduct telephonic management of patients as needed.
Participate in team/departmental meetings and quality improvement projects.
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.
EXPERIENCE
Preferred:
At least 1 year of experience in Advanced Practice Provider role.
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
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 169226
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Evenings, Varied
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 115,000
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 144,000
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 173,000
FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
Fund Type: Hard
Work Location: Onsite
Pivotal Position: Yes
Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
Science Jobs: No
#LI-Onsite
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.
SUMMARY
Primary responsibility will be to provide care for outpatient cellular therapy patients.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Conduct and document patient assessments (review of medical history, performance of physical exam, evaluation of diagnostic imaging, labs) on cell therapy patients.
Perform appropriate medical interventions as necessary (writing admission orders, ordering labs, imaging, etc.)
Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent patient issues.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with health care team (MD, Nursing, Pharmacists, Stem Cell Lab, cell coordinators, research teams, EC, consulting teams).
Communicate plan of care/pertinent medical information to outside physicians as appropriate through letters/phone calls.
Coordinate outpatient cell infusions.
Educate patient/families regarding treatment plan, recognition of side effects and action to take
Provide psychological support to patients/families.
Order appropriate patient follow-up appointments (labs, imaging, clinic visits, consults, etc)
Conduct telephonic management of patients as needed.
Participate in team/departmental meetings and quality improvement projects.
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.
EXPERIENCE
Preferred:
At least 1 year of experience in Advanced Practice Provider role.
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
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 169226
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Evenings, Varied
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 115,000
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 144,000
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 173,000
FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
Fund Type: Hard
Work Location: Onsite
Pivotal Position: Yes
Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
Science Jobs: No
#LI-Onsite