Advanced Practice Nurse Surgical Oncology
Location: Houston Texas
Description: MD Anderson Cancer Center is at present looking to employ Advanced Practice Nurse Surgical Oncology right now, this job will be placed in Texas. More details about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. Description â€" Overview
Provide exceptional direct and indirect surgical oncology care/services while working with an attending physician clinically, administ! ratively, and academically.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Job duties are predominantly outpatient, but may also include taking care of patients on the inpatient service and assisting in the operating room. Above-average manual dexterity is necessary for appropriate surgical performance.
Perform history and physical examinations for new, consultation and follow-up patients. This essential function requires above average verbal communication skills, as well as trained palpation, auscultation, observation, and other applicable skills.
Obtain the history and physical examination, ordering and interpreting diagnostic and therapeutic test/procedures in coordination with Faculty supervising physician.
Laboratory and radiological evaluations may be ordered and interpreted prior to the presentation of the patient to the physician based on findings in the history and physical examination.
Obtain test results using the MDACC computer system, w! hich requires comprehension and problem solving skills.
Dictate a patient note through the transcription service. This task requires a clear, audible voice, and a good command of the English language.
Perform minor surgical procedures which may include wound debridement, suture/staple removal, drain placement or removal, seroma evacuation, biopsies, and other procedures as delegated by the supervising physician.
Manage pre-operative and post-operative patients in coordination with the Faculty supervising physician. An in-depth understanding of the pathophysiology of both cancer as well as the surgical process and wound healing is necessary.
Provide patient education. Patient education requires good interpersonal skills and a working knowledge of surgical oncology.
Depending on the position, the midlevel may participate in surgery as first or second assist with the faculty. The ! use of a scalpel, electric knife, surgical instruments, sterile technique, and compliance with operating room rules and regulations may also be necessary. Trained observational skills will be important.
Job Description-Requirements
EDUCATION:
Required: Master's Degree in Nursing. May be waived for applicants who obtained recognition as an Advanced Practice 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.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: None.
Preferred: Previous surgery experience.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:Required: All of the following:
Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing to function as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
MAY BE REQUIRED: Authorization for limited prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.
WORK CONDITIONS:
Patient care environment.
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This job starts available on: Sun, 04 Aug 2013 13:51:50 GMT