Experienced Clinical Nurse - Critical Care
About The Position
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. 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.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
- Current Texas RN license.
- Minimum of one year of recent RN experience in an ICU setting.
- ACLS and BLS are required.
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license. Upon Hire
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support If working in the following department: Nrsg Post Anesthesia Care Unit (600160). Upon Hire
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing.
- At least 2 years of Critical Care experience.
- OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification Upon Hire
- Certification in specialty practice area. Upon Hire
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Fully covered medical premiums
- Teacher’s Retirement Services (TRS) contribution
- Generous Paid-Time-Off
- Certification pay
- Up to $8,320 in annual unit-based differentials for all inpatient units.
- Evening/Night nurses will be eligible for shift differential pay.
- Up to $10,000 in relocation assistance for nurses relocating from 100+ miles from MD Anderson.
- Medical
- Dental
- Paid time off
- Retirement
- Tuition benefits
- Educational opportunities
- Individual and team recognition
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
