Experienced Clinical Nurse - Ambulatory Treatment Center

MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Referral bonus

Job summary

MD Anderson Cancer Center's Ambulatory Treatment Center is seeking a Clinical Nurse to provide specialized infusion therapy across the continuum of care. The role involves administering chemo, immunotherapy, and other infusions, coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team, and educating patients and families for outcomes.

Qualified candidates will have RN licensure in Texas with ACLS and PALS, two years of nursing experience in infusion therapy preferred, and may pursue OCN certification.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Required: Texas RN license; ACLS; PALS.
• Preferred: OCN or specialty certification.

Responsibilities

• Infusions administered may include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, blood products, IVIG, growth factors, antibiotics, electrolytes and hydration.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication; educate patients and family/caregivers.
• Develops collaborative professional relationships with physicians and health care team.
• Ability to assess and educate patients to ensure future care needs are met.

Skills

IV insertion

Venous access

Infusion administration

Chemotherapy infusion

Double-check chemotherapy

Hazardous drugs handling

Infusion pumps

Side effects management

Infection control

Education

RN license

ACLS

PALS

OCN certification

Job description

Clinical Nurse - Ambulatory Treatment Center (ATC)

Location

TMC (Texas Medical Center) Region* to include ATC Main, ATC Mays and/or ATC Life Science Plaza (LSP).

Shift/Schedule

12:30pm - 11:00pm with rotating weekends and holidays

Hourly breakdown of salary range

Minimum $32.69 - Midpoint $50.58 - Maximum $68.51

What's In It For You?

Make a Global Impact: Be part of a world-renowned institution whose mission is to eliminate cancer locally and globally through cutting-edge patient care, research, and education.

Specialized Infusion Experience: Gain and apply advanced skills in administering a wide range of systemic cancer therapies-including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and clinical trial infusions-within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.

Professional Growth & Recognition: Work in a high-acuity setting that values certification (OCN, Chemo/Biotherapy), supports ongoing education, and offers opportunities to develop expertise in oncology nursing and infusion therapy.

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of the Clinical Nurse position is to positively affect patient outcomes by providing, coordinating, and supporting evidence based direct patient care across the continuum of care. The highest quality of patient care and the appropriate use of resources is achieved in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

KEY FUNCTIONS

Infusions administered may include (but are not limited to) standard of care and research chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy, blood products, IVIG, growth factors, antibiotics, electrolytes and hydration.

Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills. Has the ability to assess and educate patients and family/caregivers to ensure future care needs are met.

Develops collaborative, professional relationships with physicians and all members of the heath care team.

Specific competencies include:

• IV insertion and venous access device management
• Accurate administration and monitoring of infusions via a variety of routes (oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous)
• Performing an independent double-check for chemotherapy administration
• Safe handling and disposal of chemotherapy to minimize patient and staff exposure to hazardous drugs
• Continuous infusion pumps (connects and disconnects)
• Management of treatment related side effects and adverse reactions
• Minimizing the risk for infection among patients who are actually or potentially immunocompromised
• Knowledge needed to facilitate early detection of specific side effects that lead to effective self-management of the side effect when it does occur

EDUCATION

• Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Nursing.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Preferred: Two years of nursing experience; preferably chemotherapy infusion therapy.

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 (600160). 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. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 183917
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• 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: No
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes