Clinical Nurse, Outpatient - PACU - Woodlands

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center • The Woodlands, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will be located in the Woodlands, Texas. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Clinical Nurse to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care within Woodlands. The Clinical Nurse plays a vital role in coordinating care across the continuum while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. In this setting, the Clinical Nurse serves as both a clinical expert and patient advocate, contributing to seamless transitions of care, patient education, and care coordination for complex oncology populations. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. At UT MD Anderson, the Clinical Nurse contributes to a nationally recognized standard of excellence by integrating innovation, research, and compassionate care to improve the lives of patients and their families.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license.
• BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire or Required: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support If working in the following department: ASC Post Anesthesia (600761). Upon Hire
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support If working in the following departments: ASC Post Anesthesia (600761) or Pedi - Child & Adolescent Center (113200). Upon Hire
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of nursing experience in Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Emergency Room (ER), or Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) settings.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification is also required for this position.
• Bachelor's Degree Nursing.
• At least one year of experience as a registered nurse.
• OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification Certification in specialty practice area. Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Lead patients, families, and team members toward meeting future care needs
• Organize and prioritize patient care team activities, including chemotherapy/biotherapy administration
• Coordinate pump connects/disconnects, antibiotic therapy, IV fluids, and IV starts
• Respond rapidly to chemotherapy reactions and clinical emergencies
• Ensure continuity of care through patient education and service coordination
• Practice autonomously within professional nursing scope
• Participate actively in shared decision-making at the unit level
• Identify barriers to patient care and implement solutions
• Build strong partnerships across the organization to improve outcomes
• Train, coach, and support team members to optimize patient care and resource utilization
• Manage and provide patient care within assigned clinical areas
• Function in roles such as charge nurse, preceptor, clinical coach, and protocol manager
• Demonstrate clinical competency in administering medications, procedures, and emergency management
• Assess patient needs for nursing care and additional services
• Provide coverage for Surgical Oncology and Infusion patients as required
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to plan and evaluate care
• Advocate for patients and families to uphold patient rights
• Integrate research findings and evidence-based practices into daily care
• Participate in or lead evidence-based practice projects
• Contribute to redesign of care delivery models for patient populations
• Incorporate safety and quality standards into all aspects of care delivery
• Minimize at-risk behaviors and promote a culture of safety
• Utilize Good Catch and incident reporting systems consistently
• Collaborate in quality and performance improvement initiatives
• Document care according to established standards
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.
• Relocation assistance up to $10,000 for Clinical Nurses relocating from 100+ miles from MD Anderson.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree