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Seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team. The Lymphoma and Myeloma department is renowned internationally for the diagnosis, treatment and research of diseases focused on lymphoma, myeloma and blood disorders that affect the body's blood and lymph systems. From caring for patients, to conducting cutting-edge clinical and translational research, our faculty and staff are dedicated to finding a cure for patients diagnosed with lymphoma or myeloma.
nThe ideal candidate will be a licensed PA or APRN, 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.
nThe schedule for this position will be 4 days/week - 10 hours/shift with rotating weekends (approximately every 6 weeks covering weekends).
nMD Anderson offers employees:
nnnPaid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week.
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nnGroup Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage.
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nnPaid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals.
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nnPaid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs.
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nnTuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
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nnTeachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans.
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nnEmployer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program.
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nnExtensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.
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nnOpportunities for professional growth through Career Development Center and Mentoring programs.
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n nJOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
nPatient Assessment:
nnnProvides 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 patient's families. Must be able to verbally communicate findings to physician and family members.
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nnAssesses 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 family members.
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nnMakes daily rounds on each patient and reports findings and test results to attending physician. Must be able to visually check records and write findings.
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nnMonitors laboratory, clinical radiographic and procedural data for daily rounds. Must visually evaluate data and prepare written information.
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nnReviews the findings 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 sitting for extended periods of time and visually evaluating data from a computer.
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nnRequires good perception and reading comprehension.
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n n*Intervention/Evaluation: *
nnnPrevents, minimizes and manages symptoms/toxicities/health abnormalities related to disease or treatment in collaboration with physician and other allied personnel.
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nnEvaluates health care provided and modifies care as needed (under the supervision of a physician if medical acts are required).
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nnProvides psychological support to patients and families.
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nnProvides health care throughout the disease process: diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, palliative and terminal care.
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nnFacilitates use of agency resources.
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nnFacilitates communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinates services related to patient care.
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nnThis may involve sitting at the computer for long periods of time and entering data via keyboard.
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nnSchedules consultations, diagnostic tests or procedures, future appointments for patients in coordination with the attending physician.
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nnMust be able to walk from one area of the hospital to another to pick up and distribute information.
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n n*Performance of diagnostic/therapeutic procedures: *
nnnUndergoes training of specific medical procedures at MDACC by a physician.
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nnDemonstrates competency of specific procedure under the direct supervision of a physician leading to certification to perform the procedure.
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nnPerformance of medical procedures may include: obtaining blood form arterial and venous punctures including central lines; venous catheters and heparin locks; administration of drugs as needed including intravenous, intraarterial, intrathecal, 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. Must be able to bend body at waist and manipulate fingers in careful movements to draw blood specimens. Must be able to grasp objects with fingers and palm and make repetitive movements with arms and hands and make receptive movements with legs and feet and maintain controlled steady arm-hand positions.
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nnAre certified and perform outpatient and/or inpatient Bone Marrow Aspiration (BMA) procedures
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n n*Educator: *
nnnProvides health education to the patient and his/her family (i.e., management of side effects, anticipatory teaching).
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nnParticipates in formal and informal instruction of nursing students, professional nurses and other health professionals. This may require standing or walking for long periods of time without sitting.
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nnKeeps self current by: (1) attending continuing education programs related to the clinical area, (2) reviewing literature related to clinical area, (3) participating in professional nursing organizations, (4) communicating advances in nursing practice or health care in general n writing through publications and presentation of scientific papers.
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n n*Researcher: *
nnnContributes to research efforts of department/section by: (1) identifying clinical problems amenable to research methods and (2) initiating or collaborating in research projects.
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nnApplies pertinent research to clinical practice.
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n n*Consultation: *
nnnProvides consultation to colleagues and allied personnel.
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nnCollaborates with medical, nursing and other disciplines regarding plan of care, follow-up and evaluation.
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nnRecommends therapeutic measures for relief of symptoms.
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n nOther duties as assigned.
nCOMPETENCIES
nAnalytical Thinking - Gather relevant information systematically; break down problems into simple components; make sound decisions.
nInnovative Thinking - Approach problems with curiosity and open-mindedness; offer new ideas, solutions and/or options.
nInspire Trust - Show consistency among principles, values, and behavior; gain the confidence and trust of others.
nListen to Others - Listen to feedback and input carefully; demonstrate attention to others; acknowledge and listen to differing perspectives in a group.
nOral Communication - Express ideas clearly and concisely in groups and one-to-one conversations; create an environment with open channels of communication.
nMedical Knowledge - Employee demonstrates medical knowledge as defined by position description.
nPatient Care - Employee demonstrates population-based competencies (age-specific, population) that cross the continuum of care; Employee functions within their professional scope.
nPractice-Based Learning and Improvement - Employee participates in on-going learning and demonstrates application of it in his/her role.
nProfessionalism - Employee demonstrates commitment to collaborative professional relationships with physicians and all members of the heath care team.
nSystems-Based Practice - Employee demonstrates his/her impact on the system of care.
nTeam with Others - Initiate, develop, and manage relationships and networks; encourage collaboration and input from all team members; value the contributions of all team members; balance individual and team goals.
nWritten Communication - Convey information clearly and concisely through both formal and informal documents; adapt writing style to fit the audience.
nService Orientation:
nProvide service to our stakeholders, including patients, caregivers, colleagues and each other, in a safe, courteous, accountable, efficient and innovative manner to include:
nnnPromoting collaboration and collegiality that demonstrates respect and professionalism to our stakeholders at all times
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nnModeling safe, ethical behavior that mitigates risk to the institution through sound business practices, and adherence to MD Anderson's Standards of Conduct, institutional policies and procedures
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nnResponding to requests in a timely manner while proactively communicating expectations for procedures, service arrival, or project deliverables to stakeholders
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nnUsing the steps to HEAL (Hear, Empathize, Address and Learn) the relationship when service recovery is needed
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n nCustomer Focus:
nBuilds and maintains customer satisfaction with the products and services offered by the organization through skills demonstrated in communication, personalization of interaction, regulation of emotions, and proactive problem solving.
nPerformance Statement Examples:
nPresents a cheerful, positive manner with customers either on the phone or in person. Shows interest in, actively listens to and responds in a clear and timely manner to customer's expressed needs.
nFocuses on the customer's results, rather than own. Goes beyond basic service expectations to help customers implement complete solutions through personalized service that anticipates the customer's unspoken needs.
nDelivers services when and where the customer needs them. Explores options when unable to deliver a requested product or service, and pursues solutions until the customer is satisfied by addressing the root cause of the issue. Problem solves with patient, family member, care giver or clinical team to aid in proactively resolving issues and concerns.
nProvides to customers status reports and progress updates. Seeks customer feedback and ensures needs have been fully met.
nTalks to customers (internal and external) with a pleasant tone to find out what they need and how satisfied they are with the service. Remains in control of own reactions and responds in a manner that demonstrates appropriate nonverbal cues and complements the customer's emotions in the situation. Recognizes when its is necessary to escalate situations to leadership to ensure customer satisfaction.
n*EDUCATION: *
nRequired:
nAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
nMaster'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.
nGraduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.
nPhysician Assistant
nMaster'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.
nEXPERIENCE:
nPreferred: At least 1 year of Oncology experience as an Advanced Practice Provider.
nLICENSURE / CERTIFICATION:
nRequired: * Advanced Practice Registered Nurse *
nAll of the following:
nWritten 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.
nBasic Life Support (BLS). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) If working in the following departments: Pediatric - Patient Care ).
nMAY BE REQUIRED: Authorization for limited prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.
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nPA certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants.
nLicensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners.
nMAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas.
nMust 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 ).
nThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
nThis 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.
nIt 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.
nAdditional Information
nnnRequisition ID:
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nnEmployment Status: Full-Time
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nnEmployee Status: Regular
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nnWork Week: Days, Evening/Night, Varied, Weekends
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nnMinimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 117,500
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nnMidpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 146,500
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nnMaximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 176,500
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nnFLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
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nnFund Type: Hard
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nnWork Location: Onsite
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nnPivotal Position: Yes
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nnReferral Bonus Available?: Yes
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nnRelocation Assistance Available?: Yes
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n n#LI-Onsite
Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
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