Clinical Nurse, Outpatient - Gastrointestinal Center

MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

MD Anderson Cancer Center, ranked as the nation's top hospital for cancer care, is seeking a Clinical Nurse for its Gastrointestinal Center. The role involves managing patient care, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring quality outcomes. Ideal candidates are RNs with experience in related fields, preferably oncology. This is a full-time, onsite position with a competitive salary range, and various support options available for relocation.

Benefits

Referral bonus available

Relocation assistance available

Qualifications

• RN with at least two years of experience preferred.
• Oncology experience is a plus.
• Participate in the Clinical Nurse Residency Program if under one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages patient outcomes while providing clinical care across the continuum.
• Assesses patient needs and collaborates with various stakeholders for care planning.
• Acts as a patient and family advocate.

Skills

Patient care management

Collaboration

Clinical competency

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is ranked the nation’s top hospital for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals.” MD Anderson’s mission is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation and the world through exceptional programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention. Our mission also includes education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

MD Anderson Cancer Center has a Clinical Nurse, Outpatient opportunity in its Gastrointestinal Center. The ideal candidate must be a RN with at least two years of experience; preferably in GI, Med/Surg, ER, or ICU; oncology experience is a plus.

Shift: Monday – Friday 8am-4:30pm (30 minute lunch)

Manages patient outcomes by providing, coordinating and supporting clinical aspects of direct patient care across the continuum of care.

Impacts quality of patient care, patient outcomes and use of resources in a designated area in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Accountable for the management and provision of patient care in assigned area. Assesses patient’s needs for nursing care and other services, using clinical skills and visual, aural and analytical abilities. Collaborates with physicians, other services, patient and patient’s family to plan care and evaluate outcomes. Integrates knowledge of age-specific care needs, principles of oncology practice, institutional goals and standards and current professional practice standards in providing care for patients. 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. Assures continuity of care through appropriate discharge planning, patient education and coordination of services. Acts as a patient and family advocate to uphold patient rights. Organizes and prioritizes work of patient care team; trains, coaches and assists team members to ensure optimum patient care and efficient use of resources.

Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.

EXPERIENCE:

Required: None.

Preferred: At least two years of RN experience; preferably in GI, Med/Surg, ER, or ICU; oncology experience is a plus.

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.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

Required: Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification if working in the following department: ASC Post Anesthesia (600761). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) if working in the following departments: ASC Post Anesthesia (600761) or Pedi - Child & Adolescent Center (113200).

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: 175272
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 68,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 105,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 142,000
• 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
• Science Jobs: No