Experienced Clinical Nurse - Nursing Resource Pool

MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

About The Position

Oncology nursing excellence is a central pillar in MD Anderson’s worldwide reputation for cancer care. MD Anderson nurses are bright, motivated and caring. As a five-time Magnet Recognized hospital, we provide our patients with excellent oncology nursing care. Our nurses have access to multiple opportunities for reward and professional growth, while still being able to balance their work and personal lives. We value our nurses, treat them professionally and provide an environment where they can achieve the utmost job satisfaction. Our values are caring, integrity discovery, safety and stewardship. The ideal candidate will have a BSN Degree with at least two years of ICU and Medical/Surgical experience. This unit has both shifts available, 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am with rotating weekends and holidays. MD Anderson offers our nurses: - Three 12 hour shifts per week, 1872 hours per year (minimum) - $13,320 annual inpatient differential, paid $346.67 per paycheck - Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day - Minimum 24.5 days paid leave in first year (PTO & holidays) - Tuition Assistance Program - Teacher’s Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan - Employer paid short-term disability, life & accidental death insurance - Certification pay and State of Texas longevity pay - No State income tax - Relocation assistance The Nursing Resource Pool (NRP) provides excellent opportunities for experienced Oncology nurses to work in a friendly, team-oriented environment. We assist the hospital to fill staffing needs to each unit as assessed on a shift to shift basis. With a continuous change in census and acuity throughout the hospital, the NRP staff is flexible and is trained to provide safe, effective, patient and family- centered care. We treat a multiple range of patients and enjoy the variety of working in different settings. Forty-two percent of NRP registered nurses are OCN-certified. NRP nurses also hold certifications in pediatric oncology, pain management, critical care, radiology and medical-surgical. MD Anderson is among 1% of hospitals nationwide who have earned five consecutive Magnet Recognition Program® designations from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Our nursing community transforms nursing care through clinical practice, education and research. Each day, more than 4,400 registered nurses deliver compassionate, evidence-based cancer care to patients and their families. Nurses in all areas of MD Anderson are integral members of interdisciplinary teams that are leading the way in setting standards for innovative cancer care, including advances in immunotherapy and personalized medicine. With one of the largest clinical trial programs in the world, MD Anderson offers a collaborative environment that empowers nurses to lead in the administration of research therapies and the required ongoing monitoring. As treatments become more complex, our nurses continue to develop and implement new discoveries.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license.
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree Nursing.
OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification
Certification in specialty practice area.

Responsibilities

Accountable for the management and provision of patient care in assigned area.
Assesses patient's needs for nursing care and multidisciplinary team.
Collaborates with physicians, other services, patient and patient's family to plan care and evaluate outcomes.
Improves practice by integrating results and theories of research studies.
Participates in data collection for current studies.
Demonstrates clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies.
Documents care according to established standards.
Accesses, inputs and retrieves information from computer systems.
Assures continuity of care through appropriate discharge planning, patient education and coordination of services.
Acts as a patient and family advocate in order to uphold patient rights.
Trains, coaches and assists team members to ensure optimum patient care and efficient use of resources.