Job Description: Job Title(s):
Nurse Practitioner - NP
Specialization:
Oncology
Position Type:
Full Time
Position Level:
Staff
Practice Setting:
Outpatient / Clinic

Job Summary:

Houston, Texas: A world class city that offers a world of discovery.  As the nation's fourth largest city, and one of the world's friendliest places to explore, Houston is an international destination where hundreds of cultures co-exist. Houstonians enjoy a low cost of living, excellent schools and a wide array of communities.

At M.D. Anderson Cancer Center nurses contribute to the advancement of oncology nursing through research, publications and presentations. Continuing education programs and services are offered to assist nurses in advancing and maintaining their knowledge and skills. We offer a full range of life-enhancing benefits from salary and retirement options to professional development funds and tuition reimbursement. 

The University Of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, located in the Texas Medical Center, Houston, has challenging career opportunities for Advanced Practice Nurses serving as Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists. M.D. Anderson Cancer Center is one of the world's top oncology centers dedicated to the treatment, prevention and research of cancer. Our Magnet-recognized nursing team is instrumental in achieving our mission of eliminating a disease that touches billions of lives. As a nurse, you're already making a difference; here you have the opportunity to make history.


ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE

Opportunities exist in the following areas:

Cytokines, Stem Cell Transplantation, Diagnostic Imaging, Radiation Oncology, Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Leukemia, Opthamology, Clinical Cancer Prevention, Division of Cancer Medicine - Phase I Program, General Internal Medicine (Emergency Center and Ambulatory Treatment Center), Neuro Oncology, Pediatrics.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Conducts comprehensive health assessments, identifies normal/abnormal health characteristics, develops treatment plans, initiates appropriate care, and continuously evaluates care outcomes. May also perform delegated functions under the supervision of the physician, e.g. differential diagnosis, use of prescriptive authority, and/or treatment of a variety of human responses throughout the wellness to illness spectrum according to practice guidelines, protocols or standing orders. Uses judgment to work autonomously as defined by the nurse practice act, or to collaborate with the healthcare team to manage client care throughout the continuum of care and in a variety of settings. Serves as a clinical resource, utilizing advanced nursing knowledge and critical thinking skills to act as interdisciplinary consultant and client advocate. Provides nursing, education and counseling services to individuals, families, and groups, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention as well as the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic disease. Accepts accountability for outcomes in health care. Promotes quality health care through integration of current research into practice.

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC FUNCTIONS:
Participates in professional activities (research, presentations, publications, etc.); other duties as required.


DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Required: Master's Degree in Nursing.  Graduate education and related Board of Nurse Examiner (BON) authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and/or patient population.

EXPERIENCE: Required: Two (2) years clinical nursing.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Required: All of the following:
Written authorization from the State of Texas BON to function as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
MAY BE REQUIRED: Authorization for limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas BNE.

Failure to obtain APN recognition in accordance with guidelines from the State of Texas BON , OR to obtain limited prescriptive authority (if required), will result in termination of employment.