Experienced Clinical Nurse - Nursing Stem Cell Unit

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Clinical Nurse on the Stem Cell Transplantation & Cellular Therapy unit at MD Anderson Cancer Center manages patient outcomes by providing, coordinating, and supporting direct patient care across the continuum of care. The role affects quality of care, patient outcomes, and resource use in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The Inpatient Stem Cell Transplant & Cellular Therapy unit has 48 beds and is a designated immunotherapy floor. It administers research protocols involving immunotherapy and CARTOX therapy, including Phase 1 clinical trials. Staff receive additional training to provide care for patients receiving these therapies. Nurses work in an interdisciplinary environment focused on innovative cancer care, research therapies, and ongoing patient monitoring.

The position works three 12-hour shifts per week, either 7 a.m.–7 p.m. or 7 p.m.–7 a.m. Rotating weekends and holidays are required; weekends are considered Friday and Saturday. The posted hourly salary range is $31.73 minimum, $46.15 midpoint, and $61.54 maximum.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification upon hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification upon hire if working in the Nrsg Post Anesthesia Care Unit (600160).
• Clinical 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 continued security and integrity of critical infrastructure, if applicable to the position.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Oncology Nurse Certification (OCN).
• Certification in the specialty practice area.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide patient care in the assigned area.
• Assess patients’ nursing care needs and multidisciplinary care needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, other services, patients, and families to plan care and evaluate outcomes.
• Improve practice by integrating research results and theories.
• Participate in data collection for current studies.
• Provide competent and compassionate care using technology, administering medications, performing procedures, and managing emergencies.
• Document care according to established standards.
• Access, input, and retrieve information from computer systems.
• Ensure continuity of care through discharge planning, patient education, and coordination of services.
• Advocate for patients and families to uphold patient rights.
• Train, coach, and assist team members to support optimum patient care and efficient use of resources.

Benefits

• Three 12-hour shifts per week, 1,872 hours per year minimum.
• Annual inpatient differential of $8,320, paid at $346.67 per paycheck.
• Employee medical benefits with zero premium, starting on the first day.
• At least 24.5 days of paid leave in the first year, including PTO and holidays.
• Tuition Assistance Program and tuition benefits.
• Teacher’s Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan.
• Employer-paid short-term disability, life, and accidental death insurance.
• Certification pay and State of Texas longevity pay.
• Relocation assistance.
• Medical and dental benefits.
• Educational opportunities.
• Individual and team recognition.
• No state income tax.

What This Job Offers

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