Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) - Orthopaedic Surgery

UT MD Anderson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 118,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team culture

Mentorship

Department initiatives

Professional development

Job summary

MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APRN) with oncology and orthopedic oncology experience to join our team in Houston. You will perform preoperative assessments, coordinate perioperative care, and participate in surgical cases, including on-call coverage.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, patient education, and ongoing tumor surveillance. A Master’s in Nursing and APRN certification with Texas authorization are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing with APRN certification and clinical privileges.
• Doctorate in Nursing Practice preferred or applicable clinical recognition.
• Texas Board of Nursing authorization required for practice.

Responsibilities

• Complete H&P for oncology patients with musculoskeletal tumors and manage perioperative care.
• Coordinate preoperative evaluation, orders, and postoperative plans.
• Assist in surgery and manage on-call coverage including weekends.
• Communicate with multidisciplinary teams and referring physicians.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Professionalism

Education

Master's Degree Nursing

Doctorate Nursing Practice

Texas Board of Nursing authorization

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.

Join Our Orthopaedic Oncology Surgery Team as an Advanced Practice Provider - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

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.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 183963


• Employment Status: Full-Time


• Employee Status: Regular


• Work Week: Day/Evening


• 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: No


• Referral Bonus Available?: No


• Relocation Assistance Available?: No