Part time Clinical Nurse - Clinical & Translational Research Center

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse plays a vital role in supporting complex clinical trials while delivering specialized patient care in a fast-paced research setting. The Clinical Nurse collaborates with physicians, research teams, and healthcare professionals to ensure safe treatment administration and exceptional patient outcomes. The Clinical Nurse contributes directly to advancing cancer therapies that impact patients locally and globally.

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 Upon Hire
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support If working in the following department: Nrsg 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.
• The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing.
• Bachelor's degree with at least two years of clinical nursing experience preferably in oncology, research, med/surg and or cardiac.
• OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification Upon Hire
• Certification in specialty practice area. Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor systemic cancer therapies and injectable infusions for adult patients.
• Deliver research protocol treatments and standard-of-care therapies safely and accurately.
• Administer therapies through oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous routes.
• Perform independent double-checks for chemotherapy administration.
• Perform IV insertions and manage venous access devices.
• Support first-in-human and Phase I and II clinical trials.
• Collaborate with research teams to ensure protocol compliance and patient safety.
• Provide care in a dedicated clinical research environment supporting more than 700 active trials.
• Assess patients receiving cancer therapies and infusion treatments.
• Educate patients, family members, and caregivers regarding treatment plans and future care needs.
• Facilitate early detection and management of treatment-related side effects.
• Promote effective patient self-management of therapy-related symptoms.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions and treatment-related complications.
• Safely handle and dispose of chemotherapy and hazardous medications.
• Minimize infection risks among immunocompromised or potentially immunocompromised patients.
• Administer blood products, IVIG, growth factors, antibiotics, electrolytes, and hydration therapies.
• Develop collaborative professional relationships with physicians and healthcare team members.
• Partner with research personnel to coordinate patient treatment activities.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Contribute to a high-performing, patient-focused clinical environment.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
• medical
• dental
• paid time off
• retirement
• tuition benefits
• educational opportunities
• individual and team recognition

What This Job Offers

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