Clinical Nurse, Outpatient - Proton Therapy Center

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center • Houston, TX

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Clinical Nurse at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Proton Therapy Center supports patients receiving proton beam radiation therapy. As a member of the outpatient care team, the nurse helps provide safe, coordinated, compassionate, and evidence-based care throughout treatment, working with interdisciplinary teams in a technologically advanced environment. The role combines direct patient care, care coordination, patient advocacy, operational support, and professional leadership to promote positive patient experiences and quality outcomes.

The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hours may shift earlier or later to meet clinic needs. Occasional weekend and early-morning shifts, beginning at 6:45 a.m., may be required for Code Blue coverage. The posting also describes a three-12-hour-shift schedule among nurse benefits, but does not specify that this schedule applies to this position.

The position requires graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and a current Texas professional nursing license. Basic Life Support and CPR are required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support requirements are department-dependent; for the Proton Therapy Center, the posting states these must be obtained within six months of hire. A bachelor’s degree in nursing, at least two years of ambulatory nursing experience, and oncology or specialty-practice certification are preferred. Clinical nurses with less than one year of RN work experience must participate in the Clinical Nurse Residency Program.

This position may involve responsibility for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure. Satisfying and maintaining applicable security requirements is a condition of hire and continued employment.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current State of Texas professional nursing license (RN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) if working in the specified departments; for the Proton Therapy Center, obtain within six months of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) if working in the specified departments; for the Proton Therapy Center, obtain within six months of hire.
• Clinical nurses with less than one year of RN work experience must participate in the Clinical Nurse Residency Program.
• Ability to satisfy and maintain any applicable requirements for the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, if responsible for maintaining it.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• At least two years of ambulatory nursing experience.
• Experience in pre-admission testing, post-anesthesia care, procedural nursing, medical-surgical nursing, or intensive care settings.
• Oncology Nurse Certification (OCN) or certification in a specialty practice area.
• Demonstrated clinical judgment, technological proficiency, commitment to evidence-based practice, and dedication to professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement patient care across the continuum in collaboration with the inter-professional team.
• Deliver quality, evidence-based nursing care throughout the outpatient treatment experience.
• Support continuity of care for patients receiving proton therapy services.
• Ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care delivery.
• Advocate for patients and families, uphold patient rights, and support compassionate care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to promote patient understanding, engagement, and a positive care experience.
• Organize and prioritize team workflows to support efficient care delivery.
• Coach, assist, and support staff to optimize patient outcomes and resource utilization.
• Participate in mentoring and foster strong peer relationships.
• Contribute to staff development and professional growth initiatives.
• Participate in daily operations in support of financial and resource stewardship goals.
• Evaluate and contribute to quality improvement initiatives and empirical outcomes.
• Foster accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Apply new knowledge, research, and innovations to enhance clinical practice and patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate strong clinical judgment in patient care decision-making.
• Use clinical technology effectively in an advanced treatment environment.
• Support evidence-based practice and professional nursing standards.
• Lead and embrace changes that improve care delivery and operational effectiveness.

Benefits

• Paid employee medical benefits with zero premium for employees working 30 or more hours per week, beginning on the first day.
• 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 and AD&D coverage 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.
• Wellness, recognition, fitness, and employee health programs, and employee resource groups.
• Nurses in inpatient units may earn up to $8,320 in annual department-based differentials.
• Clinical nurses relocating from 100 or more miles away may qualify for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance.
• Professional development, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

What This Job Offers

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