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The Colon & Rectal Surgical Oncology department at MD Anderson is a high-volume, fast-paced clinical setting with a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration. Our APP team is deeply integrated into patient care and clinical decision-making and benefits from excellent retention, continuous professional development, and opportunities to lead initiatives in QI, research, and APP-led clinics. Our department is experiencing rapid growth and offers an exceptional environment for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). We are committed to ensuring APPs can practice at the top of their license, supported by a collaborative, team-based model that pairs APPs with faculty while still promoting autonomous clinical practice. We prioritize ongoing professional development, providing access to dedicated APP leadership, structured mentorship, and meaningful opportunities for career advancement. Our culture empowers APPs, values their contributions, and invests in their long-term success. 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. Join Our Colon & Rectal Surgery Team as an Advanced Practice Provider - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant (APRN/PA) The ideal candidate will have prior experience, procedural and/or surgical experience, and consistent work history. For APRN candidates, RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant) certification is required, as this position includes support in the operating room. Shift: Monday - Friday 8-5 pm. No weekends. No on call. Alternative work schedule once fully trained in OR and Inpatient. Salary Range: Minimum $117,500.00 - Midpoint $146,500.00 - Maximum $176,500.00 Experience New graduates will be considered; however, prior APP experience is preferred in a critical care environment or surgical experience. RNFA for APRNs is required. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Takes responsibility for patient assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient needs as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team. * Performs procedures, prescribes treatment, and signs prescriptions in accordance with institution and state requirements. Screens physician calls to educate patient/family on care and resources. * Manage pre-operative and post-operative patients in coordination with the attending physician and Fellows. An in-depth understanding of the pathophysiology of both cancer as well as surgical process and wound healing is necessary. * Provide patient focused care demonstrated in communication, personalization of interaction, regulation of emotions, and proactive problem solving. * Obtains medical history, and performs physical examinations and psychosocial assessments. * Demonstrates his/her impact on the system of care. * Reviews and interprets physical exam findings, laboratory and/or radiographic test results and formulates a plan for further diagnosis and therapeutic management in collaboration with the attending physician. * Documents all pertinent information within the patients' medical record per institutional policy. * Performs 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. * Provides education to patients and their families which requires good interpersonal skills and a working knowledge of colorectal oncology. * Participates in clinical research, assisting with eligibility assessments. * Monitors for side effects of toxicities associated with investigational treatments, and documents according to protocol requirements. * Participates in on call rotations, if needed, in the event of an institutional shutdown. * Collaborates with physician and team in the management of Colorectal Surgery patients in one or multiple areas of the department, and demonstrates population-based competencies that cross the continuum of care. * Communicates verbally and in writing with physicians, multi-disciplinary team members, and external care providers. * Facilitates communication between patient/family, primary and/or multi-disciplinary team. * Demonstrates medical knowledge and possess proficiency in the care and management of Colon and Rectal Surgery patients. * Maintains licensure and continuing education as dictated by the provider's license and clinical appointment. * Participates in on-going learning and demonstrates application of it in his/her role. EDUCATION Required: Master's Degree 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. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS * Required: PAC - Physician Assistant Certifica Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants. Upon Hire and * Required: PA - Physician Assistant Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners Upon Hire and * Required: MAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas. Upon Hire and * Required: BLS - Basic Life Support American Heart Association (AHA). Upon Hire and * Required: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support American Heart Association (AHA). Upon Hire or * Required: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support American Heart Association (AHA). If working in one of following department: Pediatrics - Patient Care (113100). Upon Hire Preferred: None EXPERIENCE Required: None. Preferred: One year procedural and/or surgical experience, consistent work history. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. This 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. It 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.************************************************************************************************ Additional Information * Requisition ID: 177905 * Employment Status: Full-Time * Employee Status: Regular * Work Week: Days * Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 117,500 * Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 146,500 * Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 176,500 * FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay * Fund Type: Hard * Work Location: Onsite * Pivotal Position: Yes * Referral Bonus Available?: Yes * Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes #LI-Onsite

MD Anderson's Internal Medicine division provides cancer patients with the full spectrum of evidence-based cancer and internal medicine diagnostic evaluations, treatments, supportive care and prevention. The primary purpose of the Treatment Nurse Navigator position is to provide individualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers, offering education and resources to help promote informed decision making and access to quality medical and supportive care services, helping circumvent barriers to care in the healthcare system from their first visit to and through all phases of the disease-state experience and beyond to survivorship. The Treatment Nurse Navigator works closely with Service Line physicians, care team and across the organization in all specialty areas to coordinate the patient's plan of care, communicating with all members of the Service Line team on behalf of the patient. The ideal Treatment Nurse Navigator will have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and five years of professional oncology nursing or oncology nurse navigation experience. OCN Certification is a plus. Shift: Typical M-F day shift Salary: $101,000 Minimum - $126,500 Midpoint - $152,000 Maximum Why Us? Joining MD Anderson as a Treatment Nurse Navigator offers the opportunity to directly influence patient outcomes while growing professionally in a world-renowned cancer center. This role supports meaningful contributions to multidisciplinary care, allows for strong collaboration with expert clinical teams, and promotes balanced, fulfilling work aligned with MD Anderson's mission of excellence. * Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance. * Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options. * Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups. * Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs. Responsibilities Care Coordination and Communication * Develop relationship with patient after first appointment to establish a consistent point of contact for the patient throughout the treatment phase of their cancer journey. * Assess patient, family and caregiver needs post 1st visit and upon initial encounter to treatment and periodically throughout the full continuum of care, including assessing changes in psychosocial, financial and emotional occurring due to treatment. Perform distress screening and making referrals to appropriate disciplines and documenting accordingly * Follow patient transitions between ambulatory care and inpatient services, collaborating with care management resources in both settings. * Coordinate appointments for consults with support services within established service standards, including social workers, dieticians, genetic counselors, therapists, and others as appropriate throughout the treatment journey. * Assist the patient with any matters related to treatment goals, advance directives, palliative care, and end-of-life concerns using an ethical framework. * Apply knowledge of payer requirements and insurance processes and their impact on referrals and patient care decisions to establish appropriate referrals, as requested or needed * Promote collaboration and communication among healthcare team members, other colleagues, and organizations to promote and protect the best interests of patients. * Other duties as assigned. Education * Provide education related to oncology diagnosis, treatment, support services and local or national resources. * Educate patient, family and caregiver to clinical trials, coordinating with the clinical care team and cancer research team. Communication * Communicate any concerns and perform patient follow-up about timely coordination of appointments, tests and procedures to the appropriate scheduling or care team members. * Perform outreach efforts across MD Anderson to establish and maintain positive working relationships with key ambulatory and inpatient care team "customers"-faculty, departments, APPs, nursing, case managers, social services, and others. Documentation * Develop concise patient summaries for use by the care team and document recommendations made utilizing standardized care protocols in accordance with nationally recognized care guidelines. * Utilize navigation evidence-based tools developed to assess patient, family and caregiver needs such as pain, fatigue, and performance status. Professional Development and Performance * Participate in multidisciplinary tumor conferences and monitor recommendations for appropriateness with NCCN or other national guidelines. * Participate in performance improvement activities to enhance the patient, family and/or caregiver experience across the continuum. * Complete mandatory training, education and annual core competencies programs as outlined by MD Anderson. * Develop knowledge of available local and national resources for patients and families. * Adhere to established productivity benchmarks/caseload expectations and documentation requirements that inform navigation program performance. Education Required: Bachelor's Degree Nursing. Preferred: Master's Degree Nursing. Work Experience Required: Five years Professional oncology nursing or oncology nurse navigation experience. May substitute required degree with an Associate's degree in Nursing and seven years of professional oncology nursing or oncology nurse navigation experience. LICENSES/ CERTIFICATIONS Required: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure State of Texas Professional Nursing License (RN), BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire or CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Certification Upon Hire Preferred: OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification National certification in Oncology and specialty practice area, ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification as required by patient care area, PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. This 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. It 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.************************************************************************************************ Additional Information * Requisition ID: 178137 * Employment Status: Full-Time * Employee Status: Regular * Work Week: Days * Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 101,000 * Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 126,500 * Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 152,000 * FLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a time and a half rate * Fund Type: Hard * Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote * Pivotal Position: Yes * Referral Bonus Available?: No * Relocation Assistance Available?: No #LI-Hybrid

MD Anderson's Internal Medicine division provides cancer patients with the full spectrum of evidence-based cancer and internal medicine diagnostic evaluations, treatments, supportive care and prevention. The primary purpose of the Treatment Nurse Navigator position is to provide individualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers, offering education and resources to help promote informed decision making and access to quality medical and supportive care services, helping circumvent barriers to care in the healthcare system from their first visit to and through all phases of the disease-state experience and beyond to survivorship. The Treatment Nurse Navigator works closely with Service Line physicians, care team and across the organization in all specialty areas to coordinate the patient's plan of care, communicating with all members of the Service Line team on behalf of the patient. The ideal Treatment Nurse Navigator will have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and five years of professional oncology nursing or oncology nurse navigation experience. OCN Certification is a plus. Shift: Typical M-F day shift Salary: $101,000 Minimum - $126,500 Midpoint - $152,000 Maximum Why Us? Joining MD Anderson as a Treatment Nurse Navigator offers the opportunity to directly influence patient outcomes while growing professionally in a world-renowned cancer center. This role supports meaningful contributions to multidisciplinary care, allows for strong collaboration with expert clinical teams, and promotes balanced, fulfilling work aligned with MD Anderson's mission of excellence. * Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance. * Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options. * Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups. * Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs. Responsibilities Care Coordination and Communication * Develop relationship with patient after first appointment to establish a consistent point of contact for the patient throughout the treatment phase of their cancer journey. * Assess patient, family and caregiver needs post 1st visit and upon initial encounter to treatment and periodically throughout the full continuum of care, including assessing changes in psychosocial, financial and emotional occurring due to treatment. Perform distress screening and making referrals to appropriate disciplines and documenting accordingly * Follow patient transitions between ambulatory care and inpatient services, collaborating with care management resources in both settings. * Coordinate appointments for consults with support services within established service standards, including social workers, dieticians, genetic counselors, therapists, and others as appropriate throughout the treatment journey. * Assist the patient with any matters related to treatment goals, advance directives, palliative care, and end-of-life concerns using an ethical framework. * Apply knowledge of payer requirements and insurance processes and their impact on referrals and patient care decisions to establish appropriate referrals, as requested or needed * Promote collaboration and communication among healthcare team members, other colleagues, and organizations to promote and protect the best interests of patients. * Other duties as assigned. Education * Provide education related to oncology diagnosis, treatment, support services and local or national resources. * Educate patient, family and caregiver to clinical trials, coordinating with the clinical care team and cancer research team. Communication * Communicate any concerns and perform patient follow-up about timely coordination of appointments, tests and procedures to the appropriate scheduling or care team members. * Perform outreach efforts across MD Anderson to establish and maintain positive working relationships with key ambulatory and inpatient care team "customers"-faculty, departments, APPs, nursing, case managers, social services, and others. Documentation * Develop concise patient summaries for use by the care team and document recommendations made utilizing standardized care protocols in accordance with nationally recognized care guidelines. * Utilize navigation evidence-based tools developed to assess patient, family and caregiver needs such as pain, fatigue, and performance status. Professional Development and Performance * Participate in multidisciplinary tumor conferences and monitor recommendations for appropriateness with NCCN or other national guidelines. * Participate in performance improvement activities to enhance the patient, family and/or caregiver experience across the continuum. * Complete mandatory training, education and annual core competencies programs as outlined by MD Anderson. * Develop knowledge of available local and national resources for patients and families. * Adhere to established productivity benchmarks/caseload expectations and documentation requirements that inform navigation program performance. Education Required: Bachelor's Degree Nursing. Preferred: Master's Degree Nursing. Work Experience Required: Five years Professional oncology nursing or oncology nurse navigation experience. May substitute required degree with an Associate's degree in Nursing and seven years of professional oncology nursing or oncology nurse navigation experience. LICENSES/ CERTIFICATIONS Required: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure State of Texas Professional Nursing License (RN), BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire or CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Certification Upon Hire Preferred: OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification National certification in Oncology and specialty practice area, ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification as required by patient care area, PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. This 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. It 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.************************************************************************************************ Additional Information * Requisition ID: 178133 * Employment Status: Full-Time * Employee Status: Regular * Work Week: Days * Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 101,000 * Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 126,500 * Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 152,000 * FLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a time and a half rate * Fund Type: Hard * Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote * Pivotal Position: Yes * Referral Bonus Available?: No * Relocation Assistance Available?: No #LI-Hybrid

The Plastic Surgery department specializes in providing comprehensive care for cancer patients while also spearheading advanced research to drive innovation in reconstructive surgery. The department is staffed by 32 skilled surgeons who perform more than 4,000 surgeries, including over 1,000 micro-reconstructive surgeries, each year. In addition to surgeries, they provide consultations and outpatient evaluations to address post-treatment needs. Our faculty members are actively involved in 55% of operating room cases that require collaboration across multiple teams. The Physician Assistant position performs the increasingly independent and complex tasks of a routine and standardized nature, which would otherwise be performed by a physician. The incumbent in this position will provide advanced patient care in relation to the patient's prescribed diagnosis, treatment, age group, development, and other identified needs. This position provides quality direct and/or indirect patient care clinically, administratively and/or academically. The incumbent in this position will provide direct plastic surgery services to patients within the education, training, and patient care parameters of the Department of Plastic Surgery. The duties of this position are carried out in accordance with policies established by the Executive Committee of the Medical Staff and consistent with the Texas State Board of Physician Assistants and Medical Examiners, and existing state laws. Our department empowers Physician Assistants (PAs) to practice at the top of their license, ensuring they play a critical role in patient care. This position offers significant involvement in the operating room, serving as a first assistant for donor site closures and contributing to the microsurgical aspects of cases. Beyond the OR, PAs provide continuity of care, following patients from the outpatient setting through surgery and into inpatient recovery. We pride ourselves on having a large, cohesive team of PAs who are highly collaborative and supportive of one another. Their expertise and teamwork are integral to our clinical care model, making them essential partners in delivering exceptional outcomes for our patients. The Physician Assistants will work across the full continuum of care, including outpatient, operating room (OR). They will primarily be based in outpatient clinics and will provide first assistant support in the OR. Experience in plastic surgery and oncology is a plus. Traveling to Houston Area Locations (HALs) is required. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in plastic surgery or surgical practice. Salary Range: Minimum $117,500.00 - Midpoint $146,500.00 - Maximum $176,500.00 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. First and Second Surgical Assist * Performs first- and second-assist duties in the operating room daily, or as needed, as directed by the physician. * Demonstrates manual dexterity in the use of all instruments and equipment. * First and second assist duties would include, but is not limited to, the use of a scalpel, needle-driver, forceps, and bovie cautery. able to tie suture with acceptable knot-tying techniques, both with hands, and with instruments. performs retraction, cutting suture, direct hemostasis, placing drains, and multi-level skin and donor site closures. * Performs harvest of complex flaps, full and split thickness grafts, and placement of complex wound dressings. 2. Perioperative Patient Management * Assesses patient before surgery and completes the H&P update in a consistently timely manner. * Communicates and assists OR staff (Anesthesia, CRNA, Anesthesia Assistants, Nurse circulator, Scrub technician, Perioperative Nursing Assistants (PNA)). * Ensure all necessary supplies, equipment, and medications are available. Assists in properly positioning the patient on the OR bed. * Writes postoperative orders, and transitions with the patient to the PACU/ICU. * Give reports to PACU/ICU staff. * Communicate with family members if assigned to do so. * Performs post-operative checks on patients as assigned by attending. 3. Inpatient Care * Makes daily rounds with or without faculty on in-patients, before clinic, conference, or OR duties, by walking from office to inpatient rooms. * Performs a variety of inpatient patient care activities included but not limited to wound care and dressing changes, removal of drain and sutures, etc. * Communicates, in a timely fashion, all physical findings and other pertinent information regarding the patient to attending and associated medical staff. * Notifies other health care professionals (e.g. speech pathology or radiology) regarding required interventions, and complete in-patient consultations as indicated. * Facilitates communication between patient/family members and physician/interdisciplinary team; assists with patients' problems, questions, concerns and provides support. * Assists with discharge planning for inpatients and helps to anticipate family needs regarding adequate post-discharge care. * Assists with arranging home health care, and other post-discharge allied health needs. * Arranges follow-up care in the Plastic Surgery clinic by discussing with patient and completing electronic CSR. * Responsible for inpatient consultants when attending physician is unavailable. * Completes and authenticates discharge summaries within 24 hours of discharge according to Medical Records standards. 4. Outpatient Care * Performs assessment of the following patients in clinic: Consults, second opinions, preoperative and postoperative follow-ups. * Obtains histories and physical of patients for preoperative history and physical exams or primary medical evaluations which are performed according to institutional standards set by Medical Records. * Ensures that data is complete, accurate, current, and reflects clinical physiology/pathophysiology. * Ensure that data collected is communicated to attending physicians and associated medical staff in a complete, concise and organized fashion. EDUCATION Required: Master's Degree 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. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS All of the following: PA certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants. Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners. MAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas. 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: None EXPERIENCE Required: None. Preferred: Prior experience in a plastic surgery or experience in a surgical practice. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. This 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. It 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.************************************************************************************************ Additional Information * Requisition ID: 177854 * Employment Status: Full-Time * Employee Status: Regular * Work Week: Days * Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 117,500 * Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 146,500 * Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 176,500 * FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay * Fund Type: Hard * Work Location: Onsite * Pivotal Position: Yes * Referral Bonus Available?: Yes * Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes #LI-Onsite

The General Internal Medicine unit is a 16-bed one-pod intermediate care medical oncology unit providing care to adult and geriatric patients ranging in age from 18 -95. Patients treated on P4A include those with solid tumor cancers, such as colorectal, gastrointestinal, and lung cancer who are on a spectrum of cancer care from pre-diagnosis to end of life. Patients are provided treatment for side effects and complications of their cancer care, as well as supportive care. Patients are typically admitted to the unit to manage effects of cancer treatment agents including infection, significant GI complications, cardiac complications, renal failure, hypotension, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia. Nursing interventions are focused on management of symptoms and side effects, as well as evaluation of patients' safety needs for disposition planning. Patient care also includes management of acute non-cancer related medical problems, collaboration with the inter-professional team for non-medical needs that may impact patient safety, and transition to supportive care as appropriate. The ideal candidate will have a BSN and at least one year of clinical nursing experience Med/Surg preferably in Oncology. Shift: 7 pm -7 am - Part-time - 2 days a week - 12 hour shift; Benefits eligible MD Anderson offers our 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 Job Specific Competencies: Function- Manages patient outcomes by providing, coordinating and supporting clinical aspects of direct patient care across the continuum of care. Scope- Impacts quality of patient care, patient outcomes and use of resources in a designated area in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Essential Job Functions- * Accountable for the management and provision of patient care in assigned area. * Assesses patient's needs for nursing care and multidisciplinary team. * Collaborates with physicians, other services, patient and patient's family to plan care and evaluate outcomes. * Improves practice by integrating results and theories of research studies. * Participates in data collection for current studies. * Demonstrates clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies. * Documents care according to established standards. Accesses, inputs and retrieves information from computer systems. * Assures continuity of care through appropriate discharge planning, patient education and coordination of services. * Acts as a patient and family advocate in order to uphold patient rights. * Trains, coaches and assists team members to ensure optimum patient care and efficient use of resources. Other duties as assigned. Education * Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing. * Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Nursing. Work Experience * Required: One year of RN experience * Preferred: At least one year of RN experience in Medical Surgical Licenses and Certifications * Required: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license. Upon Hire and * Required: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire and * Required: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support If working in the following department: Nrsg Post Anesthesia Care Unit (600160). Upon Hire * Preferred: OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification Upon Hire * Preferred: Certification in specialty practice area. Upon Hire Other Requirements: All clinical nurses with less than one year of registered nurse (RN) work experience will be required to participate in the Clinical Nurse Residency Program. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. This 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. It 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.************************************************************************************************ Additional Information * Requisition ID: 178008 * Employment Status: Part-Time Benefits Eligible * Employee Status: Regular * Work Week: Evening/Night * Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 68,000 * Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 105,000 * Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 142,000 * FLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a time and a half rate * Fund Type: Hard * Work Location: Onsite * Pivotal Position: Yes * Referral Bonus Available?: No * Relocation Assistance Available?: No #LI-Onsite