Outpatient Clinical Nurse - Diagnostic Imaging

Outpatient Clinical Nurse - Diagnostic Imaging

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is dedicated to eliminating cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through excellence in patient care, research, prevention, and education. The Outpatient Clinical Nurse plays a vital role in advancing this mission by delivering evidence-based care, coordinating services across the continuum of care, and supporting patients and families throughout their treatment journey.

The Outpatient Clinical Nurse in the Diagnostic Imaging Department serves as a key member of the inter-professional team, ensuring safe, compassionate, and efficient patient care. The Outpatient Clinical Nurse advocates for patients and families, supports operational excellence, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives. The Outpatient Clinical Nurse also helps train, coach, and support team members to achieve optimal outcomes.

The ideal candidate is a patient-focused nursing professional with experience coordinating outpatient care, collaborating within interdisciplinary teams, and applying evidence-based clinical practices. A strong candidate demonstrates excellence in patient advocacy, communication, leadership, mentoring, clinical technology utilization, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance. Education, experience, and licensure requirements were not provided; therefore, candidates should possess the qualifications necessary to independently practice professional nursing in a complex healthcare environment.

Shift / Hours: The typical work schedule is Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with rotating weekend coverage and rotation to HALs as needed.

Why Us?

At UT MD Anderson, the Outpatient Clinical Nurse directly contributes to a world-renowned mission of eliminating cancer through exceptional patient care, research, education, and prevention. This role offers opportunities to practice at the highest level of professional nursing, collaborate with leading healthcare professionals, participate in innovation and quality improvement initiatives, and grow within a nationally recognized nursing environment that values clinical excellence, professional development, and work-life support.

MD Anderson offers our nurses:

•Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week

• Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage

• Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave 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, AD&D 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

• Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.

MD Anderson is among 25 hospitals worldwide that have earned six 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.

Responsibilities

Patient Care & Clinical Practice

• Coordinate and implement patient care across the continuum of care
• Provide quality, evidence-based nursing care using available resources effectively
• Advocate for patients and families to uphold patient rights
• Practice autonomously within the scope of professional nursing practice
• Deliver compassionate, direct patient care consistent with professional practice standards
• Apply ethical principles in clinical decision-making and patient care
• Utilize a systematic, outcome-focused approach to patient care delivery
• Identify, implement, and evaluate opportunities for patient care improvement

Leadership & Team Collaboration

• Organize and prioritize the work of the patient care team
• Train, coach, and assist team members to ensure optimal patient care delivery
• Collaborate with Charge Nurses, Clinical Nurse Leaders, and Nurse Managers to anticipate patient and family needs
• Foster positive peer relationships through coaching and mentoring
• Demonstrate commitment and accountability to the inter-professional team
• Provide feedback regarding clerical and clinical staff performance
• Participate in annual evaluation and professional development processes
• Promote accountability and Just Culture principles among team members

Quality Improvement, Innovation & Evidence-Based Practice

• Apply new and existing evidence to patient care standards and clinical practice
• Incorporate innovations and improvements into patient care delivery systems
• Participate in change initiatives and promote adaptation to evolving practices
• Challenge the status quo and support a culture of continuous improvement
• Assess, coordinate, implement, and evaluate safe and effective patient care processes
• Monitor outcomes using evidence-based and empirical measures
• Comply with applicable regulatory and institutional standards
• Practice within the established patient care delivery system and Professional Practice Model

Communication & Professional Development

• Communicate effectively with leaders, departments, multidisciplinary teams, patients, and families
• Demonstrate collaboration, conflict management, and problem-solving skills
• Build partnerships that improve patient and family outcomes
• Maintain current clinical knowledge and technological proficiency
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology to support patient care
• Seek opportunities for lifelong learning and professional growth
• Participate in professional organizations and activities that advance nursing practice
• Support a professional environment that values staff and patients

Operational Excellence & Outcomes

• Participate in daily unit operations to support financial and operational goals
• Utilize material resources responsibly and efficiently
• Maximize productivity within the nursing scope of practice
• Contribute to innovative professional practice environments
• Support achievement of unit goals and desired patient outcomes
• Maintain awareness of relevant unit and institutional performance metrics
• Evaluate the impact of quality improvement initiatives and best practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

• Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Nursing.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: None

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license. Upon Hire and
• Required: BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire or
• Required: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire and
• Required: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support If working in the following department: ASC Post Anesthesia (600761). Upon Hire or
• Required: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support If working in the following departments: ASC Post Anesthesia (600761) or Pedi - Child & Adolescent Center (113200). Upon Hire
• Preferred: OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification Certification in specialty practice area. Upon Hire

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 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.

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: 182830
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 68,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 105,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 142,000
• FLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a time and a half rate
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes

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