Clinical Nurse, Outpatient - PACU - Woodlands

Job description

This position will be located in the Woodlands, Texas.

nThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Clinical Nurse to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care within Woodlands. The Clinical Nurse plays a vital role in coordinating care across the continuum while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. In this setting, the Clinical Nurse serves as both a clinical expert and patient advocate, contributing to seamless transitions of care, patient education, and care coordination for complex oncology populations.

nThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. At UT MD Anderson, the Clinical Nurse contributes to a nationally recognized standard of excellence by integrating innovation, research, and compassionate care to improve the lives of patients and their families.

nThe ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of nursing experience in Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Emergency Room (ER), or Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) settings. Advanced Cardiac Life Support ( ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support ) Certification is also required for this position.

nSchedule:

nMonday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm. Some flexibility may be required.

nHourly breakdown of salary range:

nMinimum $32.69 - Midpoint $50.57 - Maximum $68.50

nPLUS - Nurses will earn up to $3,120 in annual department-based differentials.

nWhy Us?

nWorking as a Clinical Nurse at UT MD Anderson provides the opportunity to directly impact patient outcomes in one of the nation's most prestigious cancer centers. This role supports professional growth through hands-on clinical leadership, participation in research and evidence-based initiatives, and collaboration with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team, all while promoting a balanced and rewarding work environment.

nMD Anderson offers our nurses:

nnnPaid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week

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nnGroup Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage

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nnPaid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals

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nnPaid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs

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nnTuition Assistance Program after six months of service

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nnTeachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans

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nnEmployer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program

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nnHealth Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts

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nnFertility benefits

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nnState of Texas longevity pay

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nnExtensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.

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n nClinical Nurses relocating from 100+ miles from MD Anderson will also qualify for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance!

nMD Anderson is among 25 of hospitals in the world who have earned six consecutive Magnet Recognition Program® designations from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Our nursing community transforms nursing care through clinical practice, education, and research. Each day, more than 4,400 registered nurses deliver compassionate, evidence-based cancer care to patients and their families.

nResponsibilities

nTransformational Leadership

nnnLead patients, families, and team members toward meeting future care needs

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nnOrganize and prioritize patient care team activities, including chemotherapy/biotherapy administration

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nnCoordinate pump connects/disconnects, antibiotic therapy, IV fluids, and IV starts

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nnRespond rapidly to chemotherapy reactions and clinical emergencies

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nnEnsure continuity of care through patient education and service coordination

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nnPractice autonomously within professional nursing scope

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n nStructural Empowerment

nnnParticipate actively in shared decision-making at the unit level

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nnIdentify barriers to patient care and implement solutions

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nnBuild strong partnerships across the organization to improve outcomes

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n nExemplary Professional Practice

nnnTrain, coach, and support team members to optimize patient care and resource utilization

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nnManage and provide patient care within assigned clinical areas

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nnFunction in roles such as charge nurse, preceptor, clinical coach, and protocol manager

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nnDemonstrate clinical competency in administering medications, procedures, and emergency management

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nnAssess patient needs for nursing care and additional services

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nnProvide coverage for Surgical Oncology and Infusion patients as required

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nnCollaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to plan and evaluate care

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nnAdvocate for patients and families to uphold patient rights

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n nNew Knowledge, Innovation, and Improvements

nnnIntegrate research findings and evidence-based practices into daily care

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nnParticipate in or lead evidence-based practice projects

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nnContribute to redesign of care delivery models for patient populations

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n nEmpirical Quality Results

nnnIncorporate safety and quality standards into all aspects of care delivery

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nnMinimize at-risk behaviors and promote a culture of safety

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nnUtilize Good Catch and incident reporting systems consistently

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nnCollaborate in quality and performance improvement initiatives

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nnDocument care according to established standards

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n nOther duties as assigned.

nEDUCATION

nnnRequired: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.

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nnPreferred: Bachelor's Degree Nursing.

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n nWORK EXPERIENCE

nnnRequired: None

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nnPreferred: At least one year of experience as a registered nurse.

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n nLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

nnnRequired: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license. Upon Hire and

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nnRequired: BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire or

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nnRequired: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire and

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nnRequired: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support If working in the following department: ASC Post Anesthesia ). Upon Hire or

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nnRequired: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support If working in the following departments: ASC Post Anesthesia ) or Pedi - Child & Adolescent Center ). Upon Hire

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nnPreferred: OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification Certification in specialty practice area. Upon Hire

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n n*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.

nThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

nThis 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.

nIt 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.

nAdditional Information

nnnRequisition ID:

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nnEmployment Status: Full-Time

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nnEmployee Status: Regular

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nnWork Week: Days

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nnMinimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 68,000

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nnMidpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 105,200

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nnMaximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 142,500

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nnFLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a time and a half rate

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nnFund Type: Hard

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nnWork Location: Onsite

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nnPivotal Position: Yes

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nnReferral Bonus Available?: Yes

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nnRelocation Assistance Available?: Yes

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n n#LI-Onsite

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