Experienced Clinical Nurse Young Adult - Pediatrics

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center • Houston, TX

9h

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse provides safe, compassionate, high-quality infusion services to Young Adult (YA) patients. The nurse will initially be trained to provide infusion care to pediatric patients and will progressively transition to caring primarily for the Young Adult population. Care includes administration and monitoring of chemotherapy, biotherapy, immunotherapy, and blood products.

The Clinical Nurse provides evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care; collaborates with patients, families, unit leadership, and the interprofessional team; and participates in unit operations, quality improvement, staff development, and implementation of institutional best practices. The nurse practices autonomously within the scope of professional nursing practice and applicable standards, including the Texas Nurse Practice Act and the institution’s Professional Practice Model.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, four 10-hour shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with a rotating weekday off. Weekend and holiday on-call coverage is required on a rotating basis. Nurses with less than one year of RN work experience must participate in the Clinical Nurse Residency Program. Employment may require routine reviews and screening to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• At least 12 months of recent clinical nursing experience.
• Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license as a Registered Nurse.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification upon hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification upon hire if working in the specified Nrsg Post Anesthesia Care Unit (600160).
• Nurses with less than one year of RN work experience must participate in the Clinical Nurse Residency Program.
• Ability to satisfy and maintain requirements necessary to ensure the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, high-quality infusion care to Young Adult patients, initially training to provide care to pediatric patients.
• Administer and monitor chemotherapy, biotherapy, immunotherapy, and blood products.
• Provide clinically competent, evidence-based, patient- and family-centered nursing care consistent with professional, institutional, and national practice standards.
• Anticipate patient and family needs in collaboration with the Charge Nurse, Clinical Nurse Leader, and Nurse Manager.
• Participate in daily unit operations and use material and other resources effectively and responsibly.
• Participate in change initiatives and incorporate change into daily practice.
• Coach and mentor peers and contribute to a respectful, supportive environment for staff and patients.
• Apply new and existing evidence, innovations, and improvements in clinical practice and the patient care delivery system.
• Use technology proficiently when providing care.
• Assess, coordinate, implement, and evaluate safe and effective patient- and family-centered care using evidence-based and empirical outcome measures.
• Provide feedback to unit leadership through evaluation of clerical and clinical staff performance.
• Contribute to staff clinical performance evaluation, annual evaluations, and professional development processes.
• Build collaborative relationships to improve patient and family outcomes.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant outcome measures and assist unit leadership in measuring and monitoring unit outcomes.
• Participate in action plans, performance improvement projects, and implementation of institutional best practices.
• Complete shift-specific activities that affect patient and family outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in rotating weekend and holiday on-call coverage.

Benefits

• Paid employee medical benefits with zero premium for employees working 30 or more hours per week, starting 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, employee health programs, and employee resource groups.
• Educational opportunities and individual and team recognition.

What This Job Offers

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