Experienced Clinical Nurse - Inpatient Rehab & Neurology

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Experienced Clinical Nurse at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center manages patient outcomes by providing, coordinating, and supporting direct patient care across the continuum of care. The nurse works with a multidisciplinary team to influence care quality, patient outcomes, and resource use. The position is in a 32-bed Inpatient Rehab and Neurology unit serving primarily adult patients, including those receiving neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, and inpatient rehabilitation care. The unit cares for acute care and Neuro Progressive Care patients who may need closer monitoring during the first 24 hours after surgery. Rehabilitation services support safe transitions to the community and include bowel and bladder retraining, dysphagia management, tracheostomy and ostomy management, wound care, and medication management. The nurse collaborates with physicians, other services, patients, and families to plan care and evaluate outcomes; integrates research into practice; participates in study data collection; and provides competent, compassionate care using technology, administering medications, performing procedures, and managing emergencies. The nurse documents care, uses computer systems, supports discharge planning and patient education, coordinates services, advocates for patient rights, and trains and coaches team members. The team participates in evidence-based practice, committees, and local and national conferences. The required schedule is 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, with rotating weekends and holidays. The posting also describes three 12-hour shifts per week. The stated hourly salary range is $32.70 minimum, $50.48 midpoint, and $68.26 maximum.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN).
At least one year of RN experience in a hospital or acute care setting is preferred; the position is not eligible for the Clinical Nurse Residency Program.
Work the 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. shift, Monday through Friday, with rotating weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Certification in oncology or another nursing specialty.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS, or PALS certification as required by the patient care area.

Responsibilities

Manage patient outcomes by providing, coordinating, and supporting direct patient care across the continuum of care.
Collaborate with physicians, other services, patients, and patients’ families to plan care and evaluate outcomes.
Improve practice by integrating research findings 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.
Assure continuity of care through discharge planning, patient education, and coordination of services.
Act as a patient and family advocate to uphold patient rights.
Train, coach, and assist team members to support patient care and efficient resource use.

Benefits

Paid employee medical benefits with zero premium starting on the first day for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability coverage.
Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) 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.
Up to $8,320 in annual department-based differentials for inpatient nurses.
Up to $10,000 in relocation assistance for qualifying clinical nurses relocating from more than 100 miles away.
Educational opportunities and individual and team recognition.