Experienced Clinical Nurse - Nursing Stem Cell Unit

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Northern (TX, KY)

Hybrid

USD 68,000 - 143,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Inpatient differential

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Medical benefits starting day one

Relocation assistance

Certification pay

Longevity pay

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Clinical Nurse for the Stem Cell Transplantation & Cellular Therapy unit in Houston. The role requires a BSN, an active RN license, and at least 12 months of RN experience in medical/surgical or acute care settings.

Shifts are 7am–7pm or 7pm–7am with rotating weekends/holidays. Compensation includes a salary range with a minimum of $31.73/hour, salary differential, comprehensive benefits, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and RN license are required.
ACLS and PALS certifications are required; OCN or specialization certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and provide patient care in assigned area with multidisciplinary team.
Assess patient needs and plan care, evaluate outcomes.
Document care and ensure continuity through discharge planning and education.
Coach and assist team members to ensure optimum patient care and efficient resource use.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Documentation

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

ACLS

PALS

OCN (preferred)

Job description

The Clinical Nurse on the Stem Cell Transplantation & Cellular Therapy unit 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 twelve months of recent RN experience in medical/surgical or an acute care setting.

Shift will be 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am, with rotating weekends and holidays required. Weekends are considered Friday and Saturday.

Hourly breakdown of salary range:

Minimum $31.73 - Midpoint $46.15 - Maximum $61.54

MD Anderson offers our nurses:

Three 12 hour shifts per week, 1872 hours per year (minimum)
$8,320 annual inpatient differential, paid $346.67 per paycheck
Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day
Minimum 24.5 days paid leave in first year (PTO & holidays)
Tuition Assistance Program
Teacher's Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan
Employer paid short-term disability, life & accidental death insurance
Certification pay and State of Texas longevity pay
No State income tax
Relocation assistance

The Inpatient Stem Cell Transplant & Cellular Therapy unit is a 48 bed unit and is one of our designated immunotherapy floors, administering research protocols involving immunotherapy and CARTOX therapy to patients, including Phase 1 clinical trials. As such, our staff receive additional training to develop the skills needed to provide exceptional care to patients receiving this progressive therapy.

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.

Nurses in all areas of MD Anderson are integral members of interdisciplinary teams that are leading the way in setting standards for innovative cancer care, including advances in immunotherapy and personalized medicine. With one of the largest clinical trial programs in the world, MD Anderson offers a collaborative environment that empowers nurses to lead in the administration of research therapies and the required ongoing monitoring. As treatments become more complex, our nurses continue to develop and implement new discoveries.

ESSENTIAL JOB 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.

EDUCATION

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

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required: None

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

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