What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - APRN Fellowship position at MD Anderson Cancer Center?
ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING POST GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP IN ONCOLOGY NURSING
An outstanding Educational and Clinical Opportunity for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.
Application deadline is January 16, 2026. Program begins on September 1, 2026.
The APRN Fellowship position is a two-part application:
Read full application details and steps in the APRN Fellowship Program Website: www.MDAnderson.org/APRNFellowship
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 2025-2026 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.
Summary: The primary purpose of the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the Oncology Fellowship is to promote and maintain the health of the client across the health care continuum; participate in experiential and academic educational training for advancing nursing practice in oncology across the institution; and participate in professional development activities congruent with the role and function.
Oncology nursing excellence is a central pillar in MD Anderson's worldwide reputation for cancer care. As a Magnet Recognized hospital, we provide our patients with excellent oncology nursing care.
The Post Graduate Fellowship in Oncology Nursing is designed to provide advanced practice registered nurses an opportunity to experience a year-long Fellowship in Oncology Nursing at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The fellowship will include a core curriculum of clinical study that will ensure exposure to the entire spectrum of oncology care from prevention to end-of-life. Fellows will select and pursue an oncology specialty area for clinical focus and practice.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Key Functions
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
An outstanding Educational and Clinical Opportunity for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.
Application deadline is January 16, 2026. Program begins on September 1, 2026.
The APRN Fellowship position is a two-part application:
- This Human Resources Job Application
- Fellowship Application via Slate (See APRN Fellowship Website)
Read full application details and steps in the APRN Fellowship Program Website: www.MDAnderson.org/APRNFellowship
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 2025-2026 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.
Summary: The primary purpose of the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the Oncology Fellowship is to promote and maintain the health of the client across the health care continuum; participate in experiential and academic educational training for advancing nursing practice in oncology across the institution; and participate in professional development activities congruent with the role and function.
Oncology nursing excellence is a central pillar in MD Anderson's worldwide reputation for cancer care. As a Magnet Recognized hospital, we provide our patients with excellent oncology nursing care.
The Post Graduate Fellowship in Oncology Nursing is designed to provide advanced practice registered nurses an opportunity to experience a year-long Fellowship in Oncology Nursing at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The fellowship will include a core curriculum of clinical study that will ensure exposure to the entire spectrum of oncology care from prevention to end-of-life. Fellows will select and pursue an oncology specialty area for clinical focus and practice.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Key Functions
- Demonstrate broad skills and competence in advanced oncology nursing practice.
- Demonstrate basic scientific, behavioral, nursing and medical knowledge useful in solving clinical problems commonly associated with cancer.
- Describe and discuss the spectrum of cancer care from prevention to palliation.
- Develop proficiency in comprehensive cancer care.
- Develop and organize an evidence-based project relevant to the area of oncology clinical focus.
- Participate in institutional, community and professional activities.
- Engage in an individualized course of study, relevant to oncology nursing.
- Complete all components of the Fellowship curriculum.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Required: Master's Degree Nursing or Doctorate Nursing Practice.
- Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population.
- Preferred: 2 years of clinical nursing experience
- All the following:
- Texas APRN license with certification in any of the following populations: family, adult, gerontology.
- Basic Life Support (BLS).
- MAY BE REQUIRED: Authorization for limited prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing.
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: 176908
- 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?: No
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes