Advanced Prac Registered Nurse - Endocrine Neoplasia & HD

at  MD Anderson Cancer Center

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 2022-2023 rankings.

PROVIDE DIRECT MEDICAL SKILLS WITHIN SCOPE OF PRACTICE

Provide medical skills within scope of practice, as assigned.
Has primary responsibility for working with department faculty physicians to assist in covering the outpatient and inpatient clinical practice for the Endocrinology and Endocrinology-Diabetes services. Clinical aspects includes by not limited to Manage enodopathies, Manage effects of chemotherapy agents, Assess glucose needs and lipid control, Manage multiple-dose insulin and insulin pumps.
Must be able to independently initiate monthly assignments without supervision. He/she must be able to understand and respond to telephone conversations with physicians and other members of the health care team, both within and outside of the institution. He/she must be able to clearly write and/or clearly communicate verbally person-to-person or over the phone.
Attend Endocrinology Multidisciplinary Conference weekly
Attend Division of Internal Medicine Grand Rounds
Share responsibility with other department advanced practice professionals for coverage of faculty clinics, attending-on-service (AOS) and inpatient services, triage of Endocrine Center new patients and consultations, and coordination of the scheduling of these patients

EDUCATION/RESEARCH/COLLABORATION

Provide patient and trainee education. Participate in clinical protocol clinical tasks as needed. Commit to collaborative relationships with co-workers, patients, faculty, physicians and all members of the health care team.
Deliver education to patients and their families. Conduct in-service training for clinic and in-house nursing personnel regarding protocol requirements. Act as liaison with patients, families, physicians, and other personnel.
Participate in trainee education, i.e. student Advanced Practice Nurses, house officers and medical students. Instruct coworkers in allied positions in recording patient information and/or data entry. May supervise personnel in related activities.
Participate and collaborate on clinical research protocols, under direct supervision of faculty physicians. Interview patients and review the eligibility criteria to identify potential patients for protocol studies. Schedule and conduct follow-up appointments.
Demonstrates a service attitude by:
Identifying new ways to provide better service to supervisors, peers, external employees, visitors, etc.
Maintain pleasant demeanor.
Following up to make sure that the problem is solved.
Exhibit professional behavior by:
Not showing disapproval or dislike of others or their opinions or ideas expressed.
Being perceived by others as one who works well with others and who does their job well.
Staying outwardly calm, even in unpleasant situations.
Maintaining usual demeanor in spite of personal problems or the behavior of others
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills as observed by supervisor. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills as observed by supervisor. Work effectively with all employees and departments.
After first year in position, serve as Team Leader for advanced practice professionals in rotation schedule, as assigned.

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