Clinical Outcomes Specialist

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Clinical Outcomes Specialist serves as a clinical expert in nursing and plays a critical role in advancing quality patient care through analysis, coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Clinical Outcomes Specialist partners with interdisciplinary teams to evaluate outcomes, improve processes, and support evidence-based practice across the continuum of care.

The Clinical Outcomes Specialist collaborates with healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes, strengthen care delivery processes, and ensure the highest standards of clinical excellence. As a Clinical Outcomes Specialist at UT MD Anderson, you will contribute to improving care quality while supporting the institution's mission of Making Cancer History®.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and a Master's degree in a healthcare-related field, with a Master's degree in Quality preferred. Candidates should have extensive clinical nursing experience, including oncology nursing experience, and hold an active Texas Registered Nurse license along with BLS or CPR certification and certification in a quality or specialty-focused area. A strong background in quality improvement, patient outcome analysis, interdisciplinary collaboration, and oncology care is highly desirable.

Minimum $111,000 annually - Midpoint $139,000 annually - Maximum $167,000 annually
The typical work schedule is Monday - Friday 7am - 3pm including Varied shifts and weekends.
Work Location: Onsite

Why Us?
At UT MD Anderson, the Clinical Outcomes Specialist directly contributes to improving patient outcomes and advancing excellence in oncology care through quality improvement and evidence-based practice. This role offers opportunities to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, influence patient care processes, and grow professionally within one of the nation's premier cancer centers while maintaining a balanced work environment supported by comprehensive employee benefits.
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance. • Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options. • Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups. • Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical nursing expert focused on improving the quality of patient care • Identify opportunities for quality improvement and process enhancement across clinical operations • Lead and collaborate with interprofessional teams in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of patient-focused care • Coordinate care activities with the interprofessional team for a cohort of patients from admission through discharge • Integrate patient care across disciplines to promote continuity and effectiveness of treatment plans • Analyze patient data and clinical outcomes to identify trends and opportunities for improvement • Evaluate care delivery practices and contribute to evidence-based quality initiatives • Support the development and implementation of strategies that improve patient outcomes and clinical performance

EDUCATION

• Required: Bachelor's Degree Nursing. and
• Required: Master's Degree Healthcare field.
• Preferred: Master's Degree Quality.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: 5 years Clinical nursing experience to include three years of oncology nursing experience. or
• Required: 3 years Oncology nursing experience with preferred degree.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN). Upon Hire and
• Required: BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire or
• Required: CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Upon Hire and
• Required: Certification in quality or specialty focused area. Upon Hire

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, paid time off , retirement , tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 182441
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Day/Evening, Varied, Weekends
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 111,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 139,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 167,000
• FLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a straight rate
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No

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