Experienced Clinical Nurse - Palliative
About The Position
The Experienced Clinical Nurse 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 G12E Palliative unit is an 18-bed unit within the medical oncology cohort. Expert palliative care is provided to patients with recurrent and/or advanced cancer with complex physical, psychological, or spiritual concerns. Although the patients seen in the unit are in varying stages of their illness, all seek restoration to maximum symptom control, function, and comfort. MD Anderson is among 1% of hospitals nationwide who have earned six 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.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
- RN license
- At least one year of nursing experience in an acute care setting.
- Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license.
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Upon Hire
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification Upon Hire
- Certification in specialty practice area. Upon Hire
Responsibilities
- Manages patient outcomes by providing, coordinating and supporting clinical aspects of direct patient care across the continuum of care.
- 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)
- 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
- Up to $8,320 in annual department-based differentials for all inpatient units
- Up to $10,000 in relocation assistance for nurses relocating from 100+ miles from MD Anderson
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Paid time off
- Retirement benefits
- Tuition benefits
- Educational opportunities
- Individual and team recognition
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
