Clinical Nurse - Pediatrics ICU - Nights

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center and Texas Children’s Hospital are partnering to create the Kinder Children’s Cancer Center, a joint program focused on advancing pediatric cancer care. As this partnership progresses, pediatric patient care and operations will transition over time. The timing of this transition is subject to change and a definitive transition date has not yet been established. For the foreseeable future, this position will support the Department of Pediatrics and provide services to our pediatric patient population. As the transition to the Kinder Children’s Cancer Center progresses, the responsibilities and work assignment associated with this position are expected to change. MD Anderson’s current plan is to retain employees hired into these positions and transition them to other areas of the institution as pediatric operations evolve. While every effort will be made to place employees in another appropriate area within MD Anderson, the specific department, work assignment, responsibilities, schedule, and other details of any future assignment cannot be determined at this time and cannot be guaranteed. Candidates should understand that this position is being recruited to meet the current needs of Pediatrics, with the expectation that the employee’s assignment may change in the future as part of this institutional transition. Join MD Anderson’s Pediatrics ICU (PICU) team as a Clinical Nurse and provide specialized, compassionate care to children facing complex and critical health needs. In this fast-paced environment, you’ll care for high-acuity pediatric patients while working alongside physicians and a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, evidence-based care at one of the world’s leading cancer centers. What’s in it for you? You’ll have the opportunity to strengthen your pediatric critical care expertise while managing complex patient needs, administering medications and treatments, performing procedures, using advanced clinical technology, and responding to emergencies. You’ll collaborate closely with physicians, patients, and families to develop individualized plans of care, evaluate outcomes, and help guide patients through every stage of their critical care journey. You’ll also play an important role beyond the bedside by serving as a patient and family advocate, coordinating care and education, supporting discharge planning, and helping ensure continuity throughout the patient’s experience. You’ll have opportunities to contribute to research and evidence-based practice while training, coaching, and supporting fellow team members to promote excellent patient care and effective use of resources. At MD Anderson, you’ll also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, an annual merit increase program, annual incentive opportunities, an employer-funded pension contribution, medical/dental/vision coverage, generous paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth and development. If you’re a compassionate nurse who thrives in a high-acuity environment and is passionate about pediatric critical care, teamwork, and making a difference for children and their families, this is an opportunity to grow your expertise and make an impact at MD Anderson. This position is for 40 hours a week on a night shift.

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
PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support, if working in the following department: Nrsg Post Anesthesia Care Unit (600160)
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

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
OCN – Oncology Nurse Certification
Certification in specialty practice area
prior PICU experience

Responsibilities

Manages patient outcomes by providing, coordinating and supporting clinical aspects of direct patient care across the continuum of care.
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.