Experienced Clinical Nurse - Nursing Resource Pool (Float Pool)

MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Resource Pool is seeking experienced Clinical Nurses who are flexible and willing to float to Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and Interventional Radiology (IR). Orientation will be provided to ensure competency across specialty areas. MD Anderson is a leading cancer center known for its oncology nursing excellence, and as a five-time Magnet Recognized hospital, we provide excellent oncology nursing care. Our nurses have numerous opportunities for reward and professional growth while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We value our nurses, treat them professionally, and foster an environment of high job satisfaction, guided by our values of caring, integrity, discovery, safety, and stewardship. The ideal candidate will possess a BSN degree and at least two years of experience in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Medical/Surgical settings. This role involves floating to PACU and IR, as well as Hematology, Surgical, and Medical cohorts during periods of decreased ICU census. Both day (7am-7pm) and night (7pm-7am) shifts are available, with rotating weekends and holidays. MD Anderson offers comprehensive benefits for nurses, including three 12-hour shifts per week (minimum 1872 hours per year), an annual inpatient differential of $13,320, zero-premium paid employee medical benefits from day one, a minimum of 24.5 days of paid leave (PTO & holidays) in the first year, a Tuition Assistance Program, the Teacher’s Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan, employer-paid short-term disability, life, and accidental death insurance, certification pay, State of Texas longevity pay, no State income tax, and relocation assistance. The Nursing Resource Pool (NRP) offers experienced Oncology nurses opportunities in a friendly, team-oriented environment, assisting the hospital by filling staffing needs on various units on a shift-to-shift basis. NRP staff are flexible and trained to provide safe, effective, patient- and family-centered care in a constantly changing environment with varying census and acuity. They care for a diverse range of patients in different settings. Notably, 42% of NRP registered nurses hold OCN certification, and NRP nurses also possess certifications in pediatric oncology, pain management, critical care, radiology, and medical-surgical. MD Anderson is recognized among the top 1% of hospitals nationwide for achieving five consecutive Magnet Recognition Program® designations. Our nursing community drives advancements in nursing care through clinical practice, education, and research, with over 4,400 registered nurses delivering compassionate, evidence-based cancer care daily. Nurses are integral to interdisciplinary teams pioneering innovative cancer care, including immunotherapy and personalized medicine. With one of the world's largest clinical trial programs, MD Anderson fosters a collaborative environment where nurses lead in administering research therapies and monitoring patients. As treatments evolve, our nurses continuously develop and implement new discoveries.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license.
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

BSN Degree
at least two years of ICU and Medical/Surgical 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.