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LAYIQ - Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) - Urology at MD Anderson Cancer Center

Obtains medical history and performs physical exam on patients. Interprets diagnostic tests and radiographic results and come up with a management plan for patients in concert with fellow and faculty physicians. Takes responsibility for patient assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient needs as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team. Documents in chart for all patients seen.
Reviews/orders diagnostic tests and radiographic results. Formulates and manages patient treatment plans and outcomes.
Performs procedures, prescribes treatment, and signs prescriptions in accordance with institution and state requirements. Screens physician calls to educate patient/family on care and resources.
Performs as first or second assist on operative cases using fine motor skills and manual dexterity.
Manage pre-operative and post-operative patients in coordination with the attending physician and Fellows. An in-depth understanding of the pathophysiology of both cancer as well as surgical process and wound healing is necessary.
Provide patient education which requires good interpersonal skills and a working knowledge of urologic oncology.
Coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary team to include but not limited to Physician, Advanced Practice Providers, providers from other hospital services, in-patient and outpatient nurses, Case Managers, Social Workers, Physical Therapist, Pharmacists, Respiratory Therapists and other Allied Health team members.
Other duties as assigned.
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.
Master's Degree Accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), except for Physician Assistants who graduated from a PA program prior to 2013.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required: PAC - Physician Assistant Certifica Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants. Upon Hire and
Required: PA - Physician Assistant Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners Upon Hire and
Required: BLS - Basic Life Support American Heart Association (AHA). Upon Hire and
Required: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support American Heart Association (AHA). Upon Hire or
Required: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support American Heart Association (AHA). If working in one of following department: Pediatrics - Patient Care (113100). Upon Hire
Required: MAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas. Upon Hire and
Required: Clinical Privileges Must obtain and maintain relevant clinical privileges. Continued employment in this position at MD Anderson is contingent upon maintaining these privileges.
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.
EXPERIENCE
Required: None.
Preferred: Inpatient experience. 2 years APP level experience; ACNP-BC or AGACNP for APRNS.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent

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