Experienced Clinical Nurse - Gynecologic/Radiation
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse on G10East Gynecologic/Radiation 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. The Inpatient G10East Gynecologic/Radiation Unit is a 25 bed unit with our faculty and nursing team treating and providing nursing care management to all types of surgical and radiation oncology inpatient patients. Our primary population is delivered to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Treatment modalities include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery, medical management and supportive care to patients with gynecological malignancies and patient undergoing radiation therapy.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
- Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN).
- At least twelve months of recent RN experience in medical/surgical or an acute care setting.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- At least one year of clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting, preferably two.
- Certification in oncology or other nursing specialty.
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification as required by patient care area.
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.
Benefits
- 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
- 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
Education Level
No Education Listed
