Experienced Clinical Nurse - IMU

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

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. G22 IMU is a specialized intermediate care unit providing advanced monitoring and treatment for oncology patients who require a higher level of care than a general medical unit but do not need intensive care. Nurses on this unit manage complex therapies, monitor for complications, and provide education and emotional support to patients and families. MD Anderson is among 1% of hospitals nationwide who have earned five 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• RN license
• At least twelve months of recent RN experience in medical/surgical or an acute care setting.
• 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 Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

• OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification Upon Hire
• Certification in specialty practice area. Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Manages patient outcomes by providing, coordinating, and supporting the clinical aspects of direct patient care across the continuum of care.
• Collaborates with physicians, other healthcare services, patients, and patients' families to plan care and evaluate outcomes.
• Improves practice by integrating findings and theories from research studies into clinical care.
• Participates in data collection for current research studies.
• Demonstrates clinical competency and compassion in patient care through the use of technology, medication administration, procedural interventions, and emergency management.
• Accesses, enters, and retrieves information from computer systems.
• Ensures continuity of care through appropriate discharge planning, patient education, and coordination of services.
• Serves as a patient and family advocate to uphold patient rights and promote quality care.
• Trains, coaches, and supports team members to ensure optimal patient care and the 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
• Dental
• Paid time off
• Retirement
• Tuition benefits
• Educational opportunities
• Individual and team recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level