Experienced Clinical Nurse - Leukemia

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks an Experienced Clinical Nurse to lead and coordinate direct patient care on the Leukemia inpatient unit. The role focuses on outcomes, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based practice across the care continuum.

Ideal candidates hold a BSN, an active Texas RN license, and at least one year of acute care nursing. The position requires evening/night shifts with rotating weekends and holidays, and offers extensive benefits and professional growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing and a valid RN license are required.
• At least twelve months of RN experience in medical/surgical or acute care.
• Evening/Night shift availability with rotating weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient outcomes by providing and coordinating direct patient care across the continuum.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to plan and evaluate care.
• Improve practice by applying research findings and data.
• Participate in data collection for current studies.
• Provide compassionate care, administer medications, perform procedures, and handle emergencies.
• Access and input information in clinical systems and ensure discharge planning.
• Advocate for patients and families while maintaining resource efficiency.
• Mentor and supervise team members to ensure quality care.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical coordination

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

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.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, an RN license and at least twelve months of recent RN experience in medical/surgical or an acute care setting. The candidate must be available to work the Evening/Night shift (7:00pm-7:00am) with rotating weekends and holidays required.

G16 Leukemia is a specialized inpatient unit providing comprehensive care for patients with hematologic malignancies, including leukemia. Hematology patients are hospitalized for supportive care during active, aggressive high-dose chemotherapy/biotherapy and cellular therapy through a wide range of morbidity related symptoms, as well as re-hospitalization for treatment side effects. Leukemia care includes diagnosis, induction, consolidation, maintenance chemotherapy and symptom management, as well as salvage therapies for relapsed disease.

Hourly breakdown of salary range

Minimum $32.70 - Midpoint $50.00 - Maximum $67.30

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 five 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.

Responsibilities

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

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 clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting.

Licenses/Certification Required

Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN).

Licenses/Certification 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

• Requisition ID: 183331
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Evening/Night, Rotating, Weekends
• 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