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Advanced Practice Provider (PA or APRN) - Leukemia
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$118K/yr - $176K/yr
1+ years expMD Anderson Cancer Center is a global leader in the treatment of blood cancers, and they are seeking a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to join their Leukemia team. The role involves providing quality patient care, conducting clinical research, and performing various medical procedures in collaboration with the attending physician.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Provide quality patient care that is specifically tailored to the patient's diagnosis, treatment, age, developmental and other identified needs
Obtain a medical history and perform a physical examination and psychosocial assessment
Review and interpret physical exam findings, laboratory and/or radiographic test results and formulate a plan for further diagnosis and therapeutic management in collaboration with the attending physician
Document all pertinent information within the patient's medical record per institutional policy
Perform admission and discharge responsibilities
Manage systems, toxicities and complications related to the patient's disease and/or treatment in collaboration with attending physician
Order consultations, diagnostic tests or procedures as indicated
Communicate verbally and in writing with Physicians, multi-disciplinary team members, and external care providers
Facilitate communication between patient/family, primary and/or multi-disciplinary team
Provide education to patients and their families. Participate in the conduct of clinical research
Assist with eligibility assessments
Monitor for side effects of toxicities associated with investigational treatments, and document according to protocol requirements
Perform bone marrow aspiration/biopsy procedures
Perform lumbar punctures and Ommaya taps with or without administration or intrathecal chemotherapy
Maintain privileging once obtained
Qualification
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
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)
PA certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants
Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners
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)
Preferred
At least 1 year of experience in Advanced Practice Provider role
Prior Oncology experience preferred
Benefits
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.
Company
Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC
Through generous funding from Susan G.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase