Clinical Nurse - Main Operating Room

University of Texas M.D. Anderson•Houston, TX

38d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Clinical Nurse in the Main Operating Room is to provide safe, efficient, and compassionate care to surgical patients before, during, and after procedures, while supporting the surgical team and maintaining a sterile environment. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience in the Operating Room, with a focus on Robotics, Vascular, or General Surgery.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license. Upon Hire
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support If working in the following department: Nursing Post Anesthesia Care Unit (600160). Upon Hire
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

At least one year of Operating Room registered nursing experience in Robotics, General, or Vascular Access.
OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification Upon Hire
Certification in specialty practice area. Upon Hire

Responsibilities

Lead patients, families, and team members toward future care goals
Organize and prioritize patient care team workflow
Ensure continuity of care through discharge planning and coordination
Practice independently within nursing scope
Participate in unit-level shared decision-making
Identify and resolve barriers to care
Build partnerships to improve patient outcomes
Deliver compassionate, competent care using technology and procedures
Train and support team members in roles such as charge nurse and preceptor
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and advocate for patients
Apply research findings to daily practice
Lead or participate in evidence-based projects
Contribute to care delivery redesign
Integrate safety and quality standards into care
Minimize risk behaviors and report incidents
Support performance improvement and document care accurately
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

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.
Clinical Nurses relocating from 100+ miles from MD Anderson will also qualify for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance!