Experienced Clinical Nurse - Medical Oncology

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Medical Oncology role supports patient care delivery in the Medical Oncology G21 Unit at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. This 48-bed, four-pod intermediate medical oncology unit serves adult and geriatric patients ages 18 to 95. Patients include people with colorectal, gastrointestinal, and lung cancers who receive complex chemotherapeutic and bio-immunotherapeutic regimens, as well as care for treatment side effects, acute non-cancer medical conditions, cardiac monitoring, and infusion of cardiac medications. The Clinical Nurse works in a collaborative inpatient environment focused on safety, clinical excellence, and continuity of care. The role contributes to patient outcomes through evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and advocacy throughout the treatment process, while supporting MD Anderson’s mission of Making Cancer History®. The typical schedule is nights, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. The position is onsite. Compensation is $32.69 per hour minimum, $50.58 midpoint, and $68.51 maximum, based on a 40-hour work week. Nurses with less than one year of RN work experience must participate in the Clinical Nurse Residency Program.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license as a Registered Nurse.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification upon hire.
Ability to work nights and rotating weekends and holidays.
Clinical nurses with less than one year of RN work experience must participate in the Clinical Nurse Residency Program.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Two years of clinical nursing experience.
Oncology Nurse Certification (OCN).
Certification in a specialty practice area.

Responsibilities

Manage and provide patient care in the assigned clinical area.
Assess patient needs for nursing care and multidisciplinary team involvement.
Collaborate with physicians, services, patients, and families to plan care and evaluate outcomes.
Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in patient care.
Administer medications, perform procedures, and manage emergent situations.
Document patient care according to professional and institutional standards.
Access, input, and retrieve information from clinical and administrative computer systems.
Participate in data collection for current clinical studies.
Integrate research findings and nursing theories into clinical practice.
Ensure continuity of care through discharge planning and patient education.
Advocate for patients and families in support of patient rights and informed decision-making.
Train, coach, and assist team members to support optimal patient care.
Promote efficient use of resources and collaborative team functioning.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Employer-paid medical coverage starting on the first day for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Optional group dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability insurance.
Paid time off accruals and an Extended Illness Bank.
Paid holidays and other leave options, including wellness and childcare leave.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
Wellness and fitness resources and employee resource groups.
Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System.
Voluntary retirement plans.
Employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Educational opportunities and individual and team recognition.