Experienced Clinical Nurse - Critical Care

UT MD Anderson

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 68,000 - 142,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Relocation assistance up to $10,000

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid Time Off and educational opportunities

Job summary

A renowned cancer treatment center in Houston seeks an experienced Clinical Nurse for their ICU. Candidates must have a Texas RN license and possess at least one year of recent ICU RN experience. The role involves managing patient care, collaborating with medical teams, and participating in evidence-based practice. Offering a competitive compensation package, relocation assistance, and supportive work environment. Advance your career in a recognized institution focused on patient outcomes and nursing excellence.

Qualifications

Current Texas RN license and a minimum of one year of recent RN experience in an ICU setting.
ACLS and BLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

Manage and provide patient care in assigned area.
Assess patient's needs and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Document nursing care according to established standards.

Skills

Clinical competency

Compassionate care

Data collection for studies

Patient and family advocacy

Education

Graduation from accredited school of professional nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Our ICU has 55 beds and 230 employees; the ICU at MD Anderson provides patient focused care through a multidisciplinary team approach. Quality and patient outcomes are at the heart of our practice. The ICU team participates in Evidence Based Practice, unit and hospital-based committees, and local and national conferences.

Ideal candidate must have graduated from an accredited school of professional nursing, current Texas RN license and a minimum of one year of recent RN experience in an ICU setting. ACLS and BLS are required.

Shift: 7 pm - 7 am and 26 out of 52 weekends per year.

Experienced Clinical Nurses receive a very competitive compensation package which includes fully covered medical premiums, Teacher's Retirement Services (TRS) contribution, generous Paid-Time-Off and certification pay.

PLUS - nurses will earn up to $8,320 in annual unit-based differentials for all inpatient units. In addition, Evening/Night nurses will be eligible for shift differential pay.

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

MD Anderson's exceptional team of nurses have been recognized for Nursing Excellence by earning five Magnet designations by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Magnet Recognition Program, the gold standard in nursing. MD Anderson joins an elite group of only about 20 hospitals nationwide who have been recognized five times during the programs 26-year history. Nurses at MD Anderson work to accelerate the contributions of nursing science to evidence-based practice in collaboration with nurse clinicians and leaders. Our nurses are supported through nurse-driven research, educational initiatives, mentoring and professional development.

Key Nursing Functions

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.
Other duties as assigned.

Education

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

Work Experience

Required: At least 1 year of RN experience
Preferred: At least 2 years of ICU RN experience

Licenses and Certifications

Required: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license. Upon Hire
Required: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire
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.