Advanced Practice Registered Nurse; APRN or PA General Oncology

Position: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN or PA) General Oncology
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The UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. Within the General Oncology/Lyndon

B. Johnson Oncology Program, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) or Physician Assistant (PA) plays a vital role in delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care to individuals with gynecologic cancers across the care continuum. The APP or PA collaborates closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to support both acute care and ambulatory services. This APP or PA role is integral to ensuring continuity of care, clinical excellence, and patient safety within UT MD Anderson.

The APP or PA contributes to diagnosis, treatment, symptom management, and survivorship support, while also participating in education and research initiatives. The APP or PA position supports high-quality outcomes by coordinating care, performing procedures, and enhancing communication across care teams.

* The ideal candidate will have a minimum of experience in both acute care and/or ambulatory settings.
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* Why Us?
* Working as an Advanced Practice Provider at UT MD Anderson means contributing to a mission-driven organization dedicated to eliminating cancer.

This role offers meaningful opportunities to impact patient outcomes while advancing clinical expertise in a highly specialized oncology setting. Team members benefit from a collaborative environment, access to leading-edge research, and ongoing professional development, supporting both career growth and work-life balance.

- 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.

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* Responsibilities
* * Patient Assessment
* - Provide quality patient care aligned with diagnosis, treatment plan, age group, and developmental needs

- Perform medical histories, episodic physical exams, and psychosocial assessments

- Report findings and test results to physicians

- Monitor laboratory, radiographic, clinical, and procedural data

- Review assessment findings and treatment plans with physicians

* Intervention & Evaluation
* - Prevent, minimize, and manage symptoms and treatment-related toxicities

- Evaluate patient response and modify care under physician supervision when required

- Coordinate care activities, write orders, and request consultations

- Provide emergency triage and initiate care until physician arrival

- Manage patient crises until physician support is available

- Write prescriptions as needed

- Document patient care including notes, discharge summaries, and correspondence

- Order diagnostic studies including labs, imaging, and scans

- Provide psychological support to patients and families

- Coordinate appointments, consultations, and follow-up care

* Diagnostic & Therapeutic Procedures
* - Complete training and demonstrate competency in clinical procedures

- Perform procedures such as suture removal, wound care, drain removal, and catheter removal

- Conduct pelvic exams, pap smears, and gynecologic biopsies

- Administer medications via intravenous, intra-arterial, and intraperitoneal routes

- Obtain blood samples from venous and central lines

- Assist with or remove radium sources and intracavitary systems

* Education & Research
* - Educate patients and families on disease, treatment, and symptom management

- Promote health behaviors and self-care through education and counseling

- Develop and contribute to educational materials for staff

- Participate in continuing education and professional development activities

- Support orientation, fellowship, and residency education programs

- Contribute to research initiatives and apply evidence-based practices

- Assist with research protocol implementation and development

* Consultation & Collaboration
* - Provide consultation to healthcare professionals within and outside LBJ Hospital

- Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate care and evaluate treatment plans

- Recommend therapeutic measures for symptom relief

- Facilitate communication between patients, families, and care teams

- Assist with patient data retrieval and documentation

* APRN or Physician Assistant
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* EDUCATION:

* Required:

* Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
* Master's Degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice. May be waived for…