Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Integrative Medicine Program - Houston, TX - Med Surg
Company: The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Cent
Location: Houston
Posted on: September 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Integrative Medicine
Program - Houston, TXThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer
Center is ranked the nation's top hospital for cancer care by U.S.
News & World Report's "Best Hospitals." MD Anderson's mission is to
eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation and the world through
exceptional programs that integrate patient care, research and
prevention. 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. Our values are caring, integrity, discovery,
safety and stewardship.SUMMARYThe primary purpose of the Advanced
Practice Nurse position is to provide clinical patient care across
the continuum of the multidisciplinary team to achieve quality
patient care as a member of the Integrative Medicine team.KEY
FUNCTIONSConducts comprehensive symptom assessments using physical
exam skills and assessment tools. Participates in developing
treatment plans with the team physicians. Participates in the
collection and patient data with appropriate documentation in the
medical record. Uses organizational skills to assure continuity of
care across the continuum in collaboration with other disciplines
through planning, education and coordination of services.Provides
education and support to patients and families, emphasizing the
promotion of comfort and quality of life. Provides education to
clinicians.Utilizes communication skills as a liaison for our
department as well as between patients and other members of the
healthcare team.EDUCATIONRequired:Master's Degree in Nursing or
Doctor of Nursing Practice. 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.
EXPERIENCEPreferred: Prior experience as Advanced Practice
Registered Nurse.LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONRequired:All of the
following: Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing to
function as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN or ACNP or
ACNPC or ACAGNP or AGACNP or ACNPC-AG or AGACNP or AGNP or ACPNP or
ANP or AGNP or AGPCNP or FNP or GNP or PNP or PMHNP or WHNP or
APNP). Related authorization must be consistent with clinical
practice area and patient population. Basic Life Support (BLS).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) If working in the following
departments: Pediatric - Patient Care (113100). MAY BE REQUIRED:
Authorization for limited prescriptive authority by the Texas Board
of Nursing.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.htmlAdditional
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