JOB SUMMARYThe Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC), a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center, is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our inpatient Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) team. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive care for patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation, cellular therapies, and treatment of hematologic malignancies while working closely with physicians, APPs, nurses, pharmacists, case managers, and supportive care teams.
The APP serves as a key clinical provider responsible for evaluating patients, managing complex oncology and transplant-related conditions, interpreting laboratory and diagnostic studies, coordinating multidisciplinary care, assisting with procedures such as bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures, providing patient and family education, and supporting patients through some of the most critical phases of their cancer treatment journey. Candidates with prior oncology, hematology, bone marrow transplant, cellular therapy, acute care, or critical care experience are strongly preferred. New graduate APPs with oncology nursing experience are encouraged to apply. Veteran's encouraged to apply.
Hours: Six 12-hour shifts every two weeks with a self-scheduling model. Typical hours are 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., with two weekend days every four weeks and rotating major holiday coverage.
BENEFITSUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONRequired- Education
Graduate of a master's degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program. OR - Master's degree or higher in nursing, documentation of completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education Program. Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.
- Licensure and Certification
- Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. OR
- Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.
- Current applicable Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association or American Red Cross Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.
PreferredOne (1) year of oncology experience preferred. Hematology, bone marrow transplant, cellular therapy, acute care, critical care, or relevant oncology nursing experience will also be considered. New graduate APPs are encouraged to apply.
JOB DUTIES- Conducts and documents comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status.
- Synthesizes data and utilizes evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate the patient plan of care, including ordering and interpreting laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies/results.
- Demonstrates proficiency in technical/procedural skills, as appropriate based on specialty and training.
- Provides relevant management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures.
- Facilitates/participates in quality related initiatives through planned group processes, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings, to improve clinical and system practice performance.
- Collaborates in research projects and protocols; and routinely applies evidence based best practices to patient care.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
