Experienced Clinical Nurse - Inpatient Rehab & Neurology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks an Experienced Clinical Nurse to manage patient outcomes by delivering, coordinating, and supporting clinical aspects of direct patient care across the continuum. The role works evening/night hours (7:00pm–7:00am), Monday–Friday, with rotating weekends and holidays.

The unit is a 32-bed Rehab/Neuro unit focusing on neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, and inpatient rehab. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and participate in evidence-based practice and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.
• RN license required.
• At least 1 year of RN experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide, coordinate, and support direct patient care across the continuum of care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

RN license

Job description

The Experienced Clinical Nurse 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.

Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, an RN license, and at least one year of nursing experience in an acute care setting. Candidates must work the Evening/Night shift from 7:00pm - 7:00am shift, Monday - Friday, with rotating weekends and holidays.

The Rehab/Neuro unit is a 32-bed unit and the unit cares for neurosurgery, neuro-oncology and in-patient rehab patients. The patient population is mostly adults ages 18 and older. Our unit focuses on acute care patients and Neuro Progressive Care patients who require more hands on monitoring the first 24 hours post-surgery. Quality and patient outcomes are at the heart of our practice, and the team actively participates in Evidence Based Practice, unit and hospital-based committees, and local and national conferences. The acute care rehabilitation service helps to safely transition patients to a community setting. Rehabilitation services include bowel and bladder retraining, dysphagia management, tracheostomy and ostomy management, wound care and medication management.

Hourly breakdown of salary range:

Minimum $32.70 - Midpoint $50.48 - Maximum $68.26

MD Anderson offers our nurses:

• Three 12 hour shifts per week, 1872 hours per year (minimum)
• Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
• Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
• Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave and other paid leave programs
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
• Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
• Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
• Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts
• Fertility benefits
• State of Texas longevity pay
• Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.

PLUS - nurses will earn up to $8,320 in annual department-based differentials for all inpatient units.

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

MD Anderson is among 1% of hospitals nationwide who have earned six 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.

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 RN experience in a hospital or acute care setting.

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

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 181310
• 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: No
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes