Clinical Nurse - Pediatrics - Nights

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus available

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Clinical Nurse to support Pediatrics on the night shift, serving children and families across their cancer care journey. You will provide compassionate, evidence-based care as part of a multidisciplinary team and contribute to research, education, and discharge planning.

You will collaborate with physicians, navigate complex care needs, manage emergencies, and use clinical technology.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Current Texas RN license and required certifications on hire.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for management and provision of patient care in assigned area.
• Assess patient needs for nursing care and multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with physicians, services, patients and families to plan care.
• Improve practice by integrating research results and knowledge.
• Participate in data collection for current studies.
• Demonstrate clinical competency, administer medications, perform procedures, manage emergencies.
• Document care per standards and access/retrieve data from systems.
• Ensure continuity of care via discharge planning and education.

Skills

Pediatrics nursing

Clinical nursing

Patient advocacy

Team coordination

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center and Texas Children's Hospital are partnering to create the Kinder Children's Cancer Center, a joint program focused on advancing pediatric cancer care. As this partnership progresses, pediatric patient care and operations will transition over time. The timing of this transition is subject to change and a definitive transition date has not yet been established.

For the foreseeable future, this position will support the Department of Pediatrics and provide services to our pediatric patient population. As the transition to the Kinder Children's Cancer Center progresses, the responsibilities and work assignment associated with this position are expected to change.

MD Anderson's current plan is to retain employees hired into these positions and transition them to other areas of the institution as pediatric operations evolve. While every effort will be made to place employees in another appropriate area within MD Anderson, the specific department, work assignment, responsibilities, schedule, and other details of any future assignment cannot be determined at this time and cannot be guaranteed.

Candidates should understand that this position is being recruited to meet the current needs of Pediatrics, with the expectation that the employee's assignment may change in the future as part of this institutional transition.

Join MD Anderson's Pediatrics team as a Clinical Nurse and provide compassionate, specialized care to children and their families throughout their cancer care journey. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team focused on delivering safe, evidence-based care while helping patients and families navigate complex healthcare needs at one of the world's leading cancer centers.

What's in it for you? You'll have the opportunity to build your pediatric nursing expertise while managing patient care across the continuum. You'll assess patient needs, collaborate with physicians and other care team members, administer medications and treatments, manage emergencies, and use clinical technology to support high-quality care. You'll also contribute to research by integrating evidence into practice and participating in data collection for current studies.

Beyond direct patient care, you'll serve as a patient and family advocate, helping ensure continuity of care through education, discharge planning, and coordination of services. You'll also have opportunities to train, coach, and support fellow team members, helping strengthen both patient outcomes and the effectiveness of the care team.

At MD Anderson, you'll also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, an annual merit increase program, annual incentive opportunities, an employer-funded pension contribution, medical/dental/vision coverage, generous paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

If you're a compassionate nurse who is passionate about caring for children, partnering with families, and growing your clinical expertise, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in pediatric cancer care at MD Anderson.

This is a 40 hours a week night shift position. The ideal candidate will have prior Pediatrics experience

Job Summary

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

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for the management and provision of patient care in assigned area.
• Assesses patient's needs for nursing care and multidisciplinary team.
• 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

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Work Experience

Required:

• None

Licenses and Certifications

Required (upon hire):

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure: Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license AND
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support AND
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support, if working in the following department: Nrsg Post Anesthesia Care Unit (600160)

Preferred (upon hire):

• OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification
• Certification in specialty practice area

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. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 183155
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Evening/Night
• 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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