Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) - Orthopaedic Surgery

MD Anderson

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 118,000 - 177,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Strong team culture

Dedicated APP leadership and mentoring

Opportunities to get involved in dept.

Opportunities for continuous clinical/

Job summary

The Orthopaedic Oncology department at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Nurse with Orthopaedic Surgery or Oncology background. The role involves preoperative/postoperative care, clinic coverage, on-call duties, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include performing H&Ps, ordering tests, documenting encounters, and participating in tumor boards, with a focus on complex oncologic bone and soft

Qualifications

Master's Degree Nursing or Doctorate Nursing Practice is required.
APRNs must have Texas Board of Nursing authorization to practice.
Experience in orthopaedic surgery or oncology is preferred.
Proficiency with Epic/OneConnect EMR systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Complete H&Ps for oncology patients with musculoskeletal tumors.
Plan preoperative evaluations and postoperative care and orders.
Document encounters and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
Assist in surgery and manage postoperative complications as applicable.
Cover inpatient and after-hours on-call when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence

Education

Master's Degree Nursing

Doctorate Nursing Practice

Tools

Epic/OneConnect

Job description

The Orthopaedic Oncology department at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art treatment for adults and children with musculoskeletal bone tumors, including osteosarcoma, Ewing's sarcoma, Giant Cell tumors, chondroblastoma, chondrosarcoma, chordoma, and soft tissue sarcomas. Our goal is to maximize the function of each patient with advanced surgical and reconstructive techniques. We also manage orthopaedic problems in oncologic patients, including fractures, arthritis, avascular necrosis and osteoporosis.

The ideal candidate will have Orthopaedic Surgery or Oncology experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

APP completes History & Physical for oncology patients diagnosed general musculoskeletal diagnosis and patients with primary bone or soft tissue tumors or metastatic tumors. Completes preoperative H&P and submits indicated consultation request for medical preoperative evaluation; completes postoperative exam and manages postoperative complications; reviews diagnostic studies and laboratory studies and formulates a differential diagnosis and treatment plan; documents patient encounters by dictating prompt PME, H&P, preoperative & postoperative note; dictates all telephone patient communication; presents patient case history and imaging studies at multidisciplinary conferences & dictates recommendations; discusses importance of cancer treatment for newly diagnosed patients and discusses the importance of tumor surveillance; Communicates with patient's allied care providers and referring physicians to assist with ongoing outpatient care; Performs outpatient orthopedic procedures. Manages the faculty's surgical schedule, schedules surgical cases. Communicates with multiple surgical services and coordinates multi-surgeon cases. First and second assists in surgery; Submits preoperative and postoperative orders. APP covers the inpatient and ACCC after hours while on call. Provides medical management of postoperative patients; Evaluates and manages urgent and emergent problems for Orthopaedic oncology patients in the inpatient and ACCC. Communicates with the MERIT team, ICU staff and on call consultants for emergent medical problems; Implements appropriate acute care assessments and orders appropriate diagnostic testing, consultation and intervention; Cover the OR after hours and on weekends. Weekend on-call coverage includes Friday through Sunday.

Shift: Monday - Friday with after hours call responsibilities. Outpatient & Operating Room

Salary Range: Minimum $117,500.00 - Midpoint $146,500.00 - Maximum $176,500.00

Company Summary:

MD Anderson Cancer Center is ranked among the top cancer treatment centers in the world. As part of the University of Texas System and located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, our mission is to eliminate cancer through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research, and education. We value innovation, collaboration, and excellence in patient-centered care.

Shift: Monday - Friday with afterhours call responsibilities. Outpatient & Operating Room

Salary Range: Minimum $117,500.00 - Midpoint $146,500.00 - Maximum $176,500.00

Why You’ll Love It Here:

Strong team culture
Dedicated APP leadership and mentorship
Opportunities to get involved in department initiatives
Opportunities for continuous professional development

Must-Haves:

Exceptional attention to detail and organization
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
High emotional intelligence and ability to work effectively in a dyad partnership or independently
Professionalism in all forms of interaction and communication

Nice-to-Haves:

Experience managing surgical patients
Orthopaedic Surgery experience
Oncology experience
Experience with Epic/OneConnect

Experience

New graduates will be considered if have rotated through surgical services
1 year prior App experience
FNP certification required for APRNs
RNFA for APRNs is required

EDUCATION

Required: Master's Degree Nursing. or
Required: Doctorate Nursing Practice.
: Degree may be waived for applicants who obtained recognition as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse from the Texas State Board of Nursing prior to 1/1/2003.
Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required: None

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required: Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing to function as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Upon Hire
Required: APRN - Adv Practice Registered Nurse Upon Hire or
Required: ACNP - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Upon Hire or
Required: ACNPC - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - AACCNCC Upon Hire or
Required: ACAGNP - Acute Care Adult/Geron NP Upon Hire or
Required: AGACNP - Adult-Gerontology AcuteCare NP Upon Hire or
Required: ACNPC-AG - Cert AD GEY Acute Care NP Upon Hire or
Required: AGPCNP -Adult-Gero Primary Care NP Upon Hire or
Required: AGNP -Adult/Gerontology NP Upon Hire or
Required: ACPNP -Acute Care Pediatric Nurs Prac Upon Hire or
Required: ANP - Adult Nurse Practitioner Upon Hire or
Required: FNP - Family Nurse Practitioner Upon Hire or
Required: GNP - Gerontological Nurse Prac Upon Hire or
Required: PNP - Pediatric Nurse Practit Upon Hire or
Required: PMHNP - Psych/Mental Health NP Upon Hire or
Required: WHNP - Womans Health Nurse Pract. Upon Hire or
Required: APNPAdv Pract Nurse/Prescriptive Upon Hire or
Required: Related authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. Upon Hire
Required: BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire and
Required: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support If working in the following departments: Pediatric - Patient Care (113100). Upon Hire and
Preferred: BLS - Basic Life Support American Heart Association Basic Life Support. Upon Hire
Preferred: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire
Preferred: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire
Required: MAY BE REQUIRED: Authorization for limited prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. Upon Hire
Required: Clinical Privileges Must obtain and maintain relevant clinical privileges. Continued employment in this position at MD Anderson is contingent upon maintaining these privileges.

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.

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