Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) - Lymphoma / Myeloma (Inpatient)

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.

The ideal candidate will be a licensed APRN or PA with prior Oncology experience. They will bring a strong background in Oncology, demonstrating both technical expertise and compassionate patient care. Candidates with Leukemia, Lymphoma, or Stem Cell experience, in an inpatient setting, preferred. The schedule will be 4 days per week, 10 hour shifts, with rotating weekends.

MD Anderson offers employees:
•    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.

We have been named one of the top two hospitals in cancer care every year since U.S. News & World Report began its annual rankings in 1990. As one of the largest cancer centers in the world, MD Anderson remains committed to the highest standards for research-driven patient care and to providing quality education and training for the next generation of medical professionals.

KEY FUNCTIONS
Patient Assessment 
•    Assesses health status by performing the medical history, physical examination and psychosocial assessment.
•    Makes daily rounds on each patient and reports findings and test results to attending physician.
•    Monitors laboratory, clinical radiographic and procedural data for daily rounds.
•    Reviews 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.   
Intervention/Evaluation 
•    Prevents, minimizes and manages symptoms/toxicities/health abnormalities related to disease or treatment in collaboration with physician and other allied personnel.
•    Provides health care throughout the disease process:  diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, palliative and terminal care.
•    Schedules consultations, diagnostic tests or procedures, future appointments for patients in coordination with the attending physician.  
Performance of diagnostic/therapeutic procedures  
•    Performance 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.
•    Are certified and perform outpatient and/or inpatient Bone Marrow Aspiration (BMA) procedures. 
Educator  
•    Provides health education to the patient and his/her family.
•    Participates in formal and informal instruction of nursing students, professional nurses and other health professionals. 
Researcher  
•    Contributes to research efforts of department/section. 
•    Applies pertinent research to clinical practice.