Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Breast Radiation Oncology

Join Our Breast Radiation Oncology Team as an Advanced Practice Provider - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant (APRN/PA)

Minimum $56.49/hour - Midpoint $70.43/hour - Maximum $84.86/hour

The typical work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.

Work Location: Texas Medical Center

MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a compassionate and driven Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA) to join our Radiation Oncology team, caring for patients undergoing treatment for breast malignancies. You'll support patients undergoing radiation therapy in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Strong team culture
• No after-hours call, nights, weekends, or holidays
• Dedicated APP leadership and mentorship
• Opportunities to get involved in department initiatives

Ideal Candidate:

• At least 1 year of APP inpatient experience or 2 years outpatient clinical experience
• Oncology or women's health experience is a plus
• High emotional intelligence, adaptability, and a strong team spirit

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and manage care coordination for patients undergoing radiation therapy
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and radiation therapists
• Monitor and manage side effects of radiation therapy
• Educate patients and families, and contribute to quality care initiatives
• Document care thoroughly and maintain compliance with policies

Join us in delivering world-class cancer care in a department that values your growth, input, and well-being.

EDUCATION

Required:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

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.

Physician Assistant

Master's degree from an 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.

EXPERIENCE

Preferred: One year of experience in Advanced Practice Provider role.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

Required:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

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.

Physician Assistant

All of the following:

PA certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants.

Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners.

MAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas.

Must meet the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) , ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) if working in one of following department: Pediatrics - Patient Care (113100).

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: 183004
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: 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

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