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Job description
Clinical Nurse
The Clinical Nurse in the Acute Care Cancer Center at MD Anderson Cancer Center manages patient outcomes by providing, coordinating and supporting clinical aspects of direct patient care across the continuum of care. They impact quality of patient care, patient outcomes and use of resources in a designated area in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, an RN license and at least one year of recent RN experience in an ER hospital setting. The ideal candidate must be available to work the mid-shift, 11am - 11pm, Monday - Friday, with rotating weekends and holidays required. The Acute Care Cancer Center is a place where patients choose to come when the severity of their disease requires emergency care. The ACCC partners and works closely with the multidisciplinary care centers in the evaluation and treatment of patients who entrust them with their care. Hourly breakdown of salary range: Minimum $32.70 - Midpoint $50.48 - Maximum $68.27
MD Anderson offers our nurses:
Three 12 hour shifts per week, 1872 hours per year (minimum)
$8,320 annual inpatient differential, paid $346.67 per paycheck
Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day
Minimum 24.5 days paid leave in first year (PTO & holidays)
Tuition Assistance Program
Teacher's Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan
Employer paid short-term disability, life & accidental death insurance
Certification pay and State of Texas longevity pay
No State income tax
Relocation assistance
MD Anderson is among 1% of hospitals nationwide who have earned five 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.
Manages patient outcomes by providing, coordinating and supporting clinical aspects of direct patient care across the continuum of care.
Collaborates with physicians, other services, patient and patient's family to plan care and evaluate outcomes.
Improves practice by integrating results and theories of research studies.
Participates in data collection for current studies.
Demonstrates clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies.
Documents care according to established standards.
Accesses, inputs and retrieves information from computer systems. Assures continuity of care through appropriate discharge planning, patient education and coordination of services.
Acts as a patient and family advocate in order to uphold patient rights.
Trains, coaches and assists team members to ensure optimum patient care and efficient use of resources.
Education Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing. Education Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing would be a plus. Experience Required: All clinical nurses with less than one year registered nurse (RN) work experience will be required to participate in the Clinical Nurse Residency Program. This position is not eligible for the residency program. Experience Preferred: Must have at least one year of recent RN experience in a hospital emergency room. Licenses/Certifications Required: Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN). Licenses/Certifications Preferred: Certification in oncology or other nursing specialty. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification as required by patient care area.
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.
Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
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