About this opportunity
UT MD Anderson lists this Clinical Nurse - Main Operating Room opportunity in houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Experienced Clinical Nurse - Main Operating Room - Robotics, General, and Vascular
Summary
The primary purpose of the Clinical Nurse in the Main Operating Room is to provide safe, efficient, and compassionate care to surgical patients before, during, and after procedures, while supporting the surgical team and maintaining a sterile environment.
The ideal candidate will have one year of recent experience as a Surgical Technologist in the Operating Room, specializing in Robotics, General, and Vascular.
Schedule & Operating Room Orientation
The first six months will include Operating Room Orientation, conducted Monday-Friday from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Following orientation, employees will transition to a day-shift schedule, which will be assigned based on department needs and may include one of the following options:
Note
The final shift schedule will be determined upon completion of orientation.
Hourly breakdown of salary range
Minimum $32.69 - Midpoint $50.48 - Maximum $68.26
PLUS - Nurses will earn up to $7,280 in annual department-based differentials.
Why MD Anderson
Work in a world-renowned institution committed to excellence in patient care and innovation
Access to 30+ operating rooms equipped with the latest surgical technology
Opportunities for professional growth, shared governance, and interdisciplinary collaboration
MD Anderson Offers Our Nurses
Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave and other paid leave programs
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts
Fertility benefits
State of Texas longevity pay
Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.
Clinical Nurses relocating from 100+ miles from UT MD Anderson can also qualify for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance!
Key Responsibilities
Transformational Leadership
Lead patients, families, and team members toward future care goals
Organize and prioritize patient care team workflow
Ensure continuity of care through discharge planning and coordination
Practice independently within nursing scope
Structural Empowerment
Participate in unit-level shared decision-making
Identify and resolve barriers to care
Build partnerships to improve patient outcomes
Exemplary Professional Practice
Deliver compassionate, competent care using technology and procedures
Train and support team members in roles such as charge nurse and preceptor
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and advocate for patients
New Knowledge & Innovation
Apply research findings to daily practice
Lead or participate in evidence-based projects
Contribute to care delivery redesign
Empirical Quality Results
Integrate safety and quality standards into care
Minimize risk behaviors and report incidents
Support performance improvement and document care accurately
Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION
Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Nursing.
Work Experience
Preferred: a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience in the Operating Room (OR). Experience supporting Robotics, General Surgery, and Vascular Surgery procedures.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license. Upon Hire and
Required: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire and
Required: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support If working in the following department: Nrsg Post Anesthesia Care Unit ). Upon Hire
Preferred: OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification Upon Hire
Preferred: Certification in specialty practice area. Upon Hire
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
All clinical nurses with less than one year of registered nurse (RN) work experience will be required to participate in the Clinical Nurse Residency Program.
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.
Additional Information
Requisition ID:
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Day/Evening, Days, Evenings, Weekends
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 68,000
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 105,200
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 142,500
FLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a time and a half rate
Fund Type: Hard
Work Location: Onsite
Pivotal Position: Yes
Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
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