Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) - Urology - Inpatient

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 117,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant or APRN for its Urology department. This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals with urologic conditions, entailing diagnostics, therapeutic procedures, and ongoing care. Joining a leading cancer center, you will engage in direct patient care, enhance your professional skills, and contribute to impactful treatment outcomes.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance Available

Referral Bonus Available

Qualifications

• Current or recent experience in Urology required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification is mandatory.
• Eligibility for prescriptive authority may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic and therapeutic care primarily to Urology patients.
• Conduct inpatient consultations and perform medical assessments.
• Manage urologic conditions and coordinate care with healthcare teams.

Skills

Patient assessment

Interpersonal skills

Urologic principles

Coordination with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant degree

Job description

Physician Assistant (PA)/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Urology

Mission Statement
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.

Summary
We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to provide expert care to Urology patients in an inpatient setting. This advanced practice provider will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care. The ideal candidate will have current or recent APP experience in Urology-new graduates will not be considered.

The PA/APRN will assist supervising physicians in providing direct diagnostic and therapeutic care primarily to Urology patients in inpatient units. Care must align with the scope of education, training, and experience of the PA/APRN, delegated by supervising physicians, and in accordance with established policies and state laws. This role requires the delivery of care that is patient-centered, effective, timely, efficient, and equitable, promoting wellness and treating health problems. Duties extend to inpatient consultations, patient education, and coordination of care with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Functions

• Obtain medical history and perform physical exams on patients.
• Interpret diagnostic tests and radiographic results to formulate management plans in collaboration with faculty physicians.
• Take responsibility for patient assessment, triage, and therapeutic management as part of an interdisciplinary team. Document patient encounters in the chart.
• Perform inpatient consultations and assessments in the hospital setting.
• Perform procedures, prescribe treatments, and sign prescriptions in compliance with institutional and state requirements.
• Screen physician calls to educate patients and families about care and available resources.
• Manage urologic conditions in patients admitted for cancer treatment, primarily for non-urologic malignancies, in coordination with attending physicians and fellows.
• Conduct daily rounding on patients under the urology consult service.
• Provide patient education with strong interpersonal skills and a comprehensive understanding of urologic principles.
• Coordinate patient care with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, case managers, social workers, physical therapists, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and other allied health team members.
• Participate in on-call rotations in the event of an institutional shutdown.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

This position requires:
Working in Office Environment	______ No	__ _X __ Yes
Working in Patient Care Unit (e.g. Nursing unit; outpatient clinic)	______ No	___ X __ Yes
Exposure to human/animal blood, body fluids, or tissues	______ No	___ X __ Yes
Exposure to harmful chemicals	___ X __No	______ Yes
Exposure to radiation	___ X _ No	______ Yes

Exposure to animals

___ X __No

______ Yes

Physical Demands

Indicate the time required to do each of the following physical demands:

Time Spent
Never 0%	Occasionally 1-33%	Frequently 34-66%	Continuously 67-100%
Standing	X
Walking	X
Sitting	X
Reaching	X
Lifting/Carrying
Up to 10 lbs	X
10lbs to 50 lbs	X
More than 50 lbs	X
Pushing/Pulling
Up to 10 lbs	X
10lbs to 50 lbs	X
More than 50 lbs	X
Use computer/keyboard	X

Education
REQUIRED: Degree requirements as defined by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) or Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners (TSBPAE) as required for clinical licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant.

Licensure/Certification
REQUIRED: Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) or Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners (TSBPAE) to function as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant. Related authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. MAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas.

PREFERRED: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification as required by patient care area.

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: 173583
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Day/Evening, 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
• Science Jobs: No

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