Clinical Nurse, Outpatient - Gastrointestinal Center

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Clinical Nurse is accountable for managing and providing patient care in an assigned area of MD Anderson’s Gastrointestinal Cancer Center. The nurse assesses patient needs, collaborates with physicians and other services as well as patients and families to plan care and evaluate outcomes, and applies age-specific care needs, oncology principles, institutional standards, and current professional practice standards. The role also incorporates research findings into practice and participates in data collection for current studies.

The nurse provides compassionate, competent care using technology, administering medications, performing procedures, and managing emergencies. Responsibilities include supporting continuity of care through discharge planning, patient education, and coordination of services; advocating for patients and families; and organizing, training, coaching, and assisting the patient care team. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a 30-minute lunch.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification if working in ASC Post Anesthesia (600761).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification if working in ASC Post Anesthesia (600761) or Pedi - Child & Adolescent Center (113200).
• Clinical nurses with less than one year of registered nurse work experience must participate in the Clinical Nurse Residency Program.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• OCN – Oncology Nurse Certification or certification in specialty practice.
• Two years of nursing experience, preferably in an outpatient setting.
• Experience in Med/Surg, ICU/ER, GI, Colorectal, or Endoscopy.
• Oncology experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide patient care in the assigned area.
• Assess patients’ nursing and other care needs using clinical, visual, aural, and analytical skills.
• Collaborate with physicians, other services, patients, and families to plan care and evaluate outcomes.
• Apply age-specific care needs, oncology principles, institutional goals and standards, and current professional practice standards.
• Improve practice by integrating research results and theories, and participate in data collection for current studies.
• Provide competent and compassionate care using technology, administering medications, performing procedures, and managing emergencies.
• Support continuity of care through discharge planning, patient education, and coordination of services.
• Advocate for patients and families to uphold patient rights.
• Organize and prioritize the patient care team’s work, and train, coach, and assist team members to support quality care and efficient use of resources.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement benefits.
• Tuition benefits.
• Educational opportunities and continuing education.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Individual and team recognition.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and participate in initiatives shaping oncology care.

What This Job Offers

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