Per Diem Nurse - Pediatrics

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Pediatrics department at MD Anderson Cancer Center provides specialized, compassionate care to children and families throughout the cancer care continuum. The Per Diem Clinical Nurse provides direct, patient-centered nursing care in a specialized pediatric oncology environment, working with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, support families, manage complex clinical needs, and promote positive patient outcomes. This is a night-shift opening. The nurse assesses patient needs, provides and coordinates nursing care, administers medications, performs clinical procedures, manages emergencies, and monitors patient outcomes. The role includes collaborating with physicians, patients, families, and other care team members to develop and evaluate care plans; communicating clinical information; documenting care; and using clinical technology and computer systems to access, enter, and retrieve patient information. The nurse also supports continuity of care through discharge planning, patient and family education, and coordination of appropriate services. The position is suited to a dependable, compassionate nurse who can adapt to changing patient needs and work effectively independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Pediatric or pediatric oncology nursing experience is highly desirable. The employer offers a comprehensive rewards package and the opportunity to contribute to care for children and families affected by cancer.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
At least 1 year of relevant clinical nursing experience.
State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) upon hire or as required.
Strong communication, clinical judgment, and compassion.
Ability to adapt to changing patient needs and work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
Experience in pediatric or pediatric oncology nursing.
Oncology Nurse Certification (OCN) or certification in oncology or a specialty practice area.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, as required by the patient care area.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, as required by the patient care area.

Responsibilities

Manage and provide comprehensive patient care.
Collaborate with physicians, patients, and families to deliver care and evaluate outcomes.
Communicate with the multidisciplinary care team to ensure continuity of care.
Assess patient needs and provide care with clinical competency and compassion.
Use clinical technology, administer medications, perform procedures, and manage emergencies.
Document patient care according to established standards.
Access, enter, and retrieve information from computerized systems.
Ensure continuity of care through discharge planning, patient education, and coordination of services.