Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Nursing Fellowship

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 118 000 - 177 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation assistance

Résumé du poste

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston invites applications for the Advanced Practice Nursing Post Graduate Fellowship in Oncology Nursing. This educational and clinical opportunity focuses on advancing nursing practice in oncology with extensive clinical exposure and academic training.

Applicants must hold a Master's or Doctorate in Nursing and have APRN authorization. The program emphasizes evidence-based practice, professional development, and completion of the

Qualifications

• Requires Master's or Doctorate in Nursing.
• Eligible as APRN with Texas Board of Nursing authorization.
• Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area.

Responsabilités

• Demonstrate broad skills in advanced oncology nursing practice.
• Develop and organize an evidence-based project
• Engage in an individualized course of study
• Complete all components of the Fellowship curriculum
• Other duties as assigned

Connaissances

APRN credentials

Oncology nursing

Evidence-based practice

Professional development

Formation

Master's Degree in Nursing

Doctorate in Nursing Practice

Description du poste

ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING POST GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP IN ONCOLOGY NURSING

An outstanding Educational and Clinical Opportunity for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.

Application deadline is January 15, 2027. Program begins on September 1, 2027.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation\'s No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 rankings. It is one of the nation\'s original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.

Summary

The primary purpose of the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the Oncology Fellowship is to promote and maintain the health of the client across the health care continuum; participate in experiential and academic educational training for advancing nursing practice in oncology across the institution; and participate in professional development activities congruent with the role and function.

Oncology nursing excellence is a central pillar in MD Anderson\'s worldwide reputation for cancer care. As a Magnet Recognized hospital, we provide our patients with excellent oncology nursing care.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Key Functions

• Demonstrate broad skills and competence in advanced oncology nursing practice.
• Demonstrate basic scientific, behavioral, nursing and medical knowledge useful in solving clinical problems commonly associated with cancer.
• Describe and discuss the spectrum of cancer care from prevention to palliation.
• Develop proficiency in comprehensive cancer care.
• Develop and organize an evidence-based project relevant to the area of oncology clinical focus.
• Participate in institutional, community and professional activities.
• Engage in an individualized course of study, relevant to oncology nursing.
• Complete all components of the Fellowship curriculum.
• Other duties as assigned.

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: 183381
• 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?: Yes