Advanced Prac Registered Nurse - Plastic Surgery - The Woodlands

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. M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in the Houston Area Locations provide high quality care to patients in the communities where they live and work. Specially trained board-certified oncologists and multidisciplinary professionals provide a wide range of clinical and psychosocial services. Our highly specialized, integrated, multi-team approach to cancer care includes supportive services such as on-site laboratory, rehabilitation therapy, and pain management, access to clinical trials, clinical nutrition, genetic counseling, and oncology nurse navigator.Advanced Practice Providers in the Houston Area Locations partner with surgical oncologists to deliver high quality, integrated, and specialized cancer care. Today, MD Anderson Cancer Center has over 800 Advanced Practice Providers and that number continues to rise as demonstrated by the value of their skills, knowledge, and abilities in the delivery of cancer care.Summary:To promote, provide, and maintain patient care under physician supervision in the surgical oncology areas of the M. D. Anderson Houston Area Locations. Affect patient care and outcomes throughout the disease process across the UT M.D. Anderson Cancer Center according to the policies and procedures provided by the UT MDACC and the State of Texas as they pertain to Physician Assistants.Key Functions/ Responsibilities· Conduct comprehensive assessment of patients throughout the continuum in the surgical, inpatient and ambulatory setting based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status.· Direct care of patients with a wide range of oncologic diseases to include New patients, Consultations, Follow-Up during and after cancer surgeries and therapies, autonomous survivorship clinic·Proficient use of EPIC in the delivery of care·PePerform and document history and physicals, order and review diagnostic studies, therapeutic procedures, prescribe medications, interaction and direct communication with referring physicians, collaboration with and direct reporting of patient information to the medical staff· Coordinate care with other disciplines, build strong collaborative relationships across the organization and the local medical community as many patientsrerequire long term and multi-disciplinary care; especially with surgery scheduling· Direct care and management in the outpatient setting to include: initiation of evaluation, documentation of clinic visits, patient and family education, obtaining informed consent for treatment, documentation of telephone conversations, identification and treatment of treatment toxicities, management of symptoms, counseling and support, collaboration with and referrals to other health care providers, and provision of education to nursing staff, students, and the community· Serve as a medical expert for the Business center and Nursing staff in the intake process of new and transfer patients to ascertain safety, appropriateness, and treatment modality· Treatment planning with Physicians, active participation in tumor board review and discussion of cases· Engage in peer-to-peer reviews with insurance· Perform credentialed procedures· Perform autonomously in an independent Advanced Practice Provider clinic· Participates in perioperative care, which may include: pre-operative and post operative visits and education.· Contribute to the development, modification, and interpretation of oncology guidelines, policies, procedures, including quality assurance activities· Participate in clinical research as appropriate· Work collaboratively with APRN/PA colleagues in the provision of care including covering colleagues as needed· Attend conferences and continuing education/staff development programs to maintain knowledge of current literature and guidelines for care· Participate in safety and process improvement initiatives throughout the Houston Area Locations· Participate in institutional trainings and meetings as required· Responsible for posting surgical cases, pre-operative orders, obtaining consents and ensuring pre-operative clearance is obtained· Responsible for ordering and ensuring proper surgical equipment/ instruments are available· Travel between Houston Area Locations and Texas Medical Center may be requiredOther duties as assigned by supervisorEDUCATIONAdvance Practice Registered Nurse:· Certification in advance practice by appropriate certifying body such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or National Certification Corporation (NCC).· Master's Degree in Nursing. MSN may be waived for applicants who obtained recognition as an Advance Practice Nurse from the State of Texas Board of Nursing (BON) prior to January 1, 2003.Graduate education and related BNE authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and/or patient populationLICENSURE/ CERTIFICATIONAdvance Practice Registered Nurse:REQUIRED:· Current license and certification as defined by the ANCC, AANP or NCC for the Advance Practice Nurse.·C Current license and certification for RN First Assist (RNFA)· Written authorization from the State of Texas Board of Nursing (BON) to function as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse.· May be required to have authorization for limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas BON.· Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR), Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), training program has to be accredited by the American Heart Association· Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority and DEA privileges by the State of TexasFailure to maintain licenses/certificates or limited prescriptive authority (if required), may result in termination of employment.EXPERIENCEMinimum of one (1) year Surgical and/ or Oncology experience preferredIt 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.htmlAdditional Information

Requisition ID: 132534

Employment Status: Full-Time

Employee Status: Regular

FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay

Work Week: Days

Fund Type: Hard

Pivotal Position: Yes

Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 93,600

Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 117,000

Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 140,400