Clinical Specialist - Hematology/Oncology

Clinical Specialist - Hematology/Oncology Houston, TX, United States Be the First to Apply Job Description We’re searching for a Clinical Specialist - Hematology/Oncology, someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will demonstrate theoretical and clinical expertise in the physical, psychosocial, developmental, and educational aspects of nursing care for specified patient populations and their families as outlined in the unit profiles. You’ll work interdependently with and independently of the multi-disciplinary team. Scope of practice will include practitioner, educator, consultant, researcher, administrator, and change agent. The Clinical Specialist is dedicated to promoting optimal patient/family care with the goal of enhanced patient/family outcomes. Think you’ve got what it takes? Job Duties & Responsibilities Serves as an advanced clinical practitioner Collaborates with the health care team to help plan, implement and evaluate the treatment approach using theoretical knowledge, sound judgment and problem-solving. Acts as a clinical resource to staff and other members of the health care team seeking to improve quality and safety of patient care. Provides consultative services to health care providers, patients, and families within the institution. Utilized by the leadership team for expertise related to unit/system issues. Assesses the learning needs of staff, family, and patients. Facilitates the acquisition of knowledge through formal and informal teaching. Consistently applies new knowledge relevant to pediatric nursing to clinical practice. Participates in the efforts of the Quality Outcomes Program and/or unit-based quality initiatives by coordinating, developing, implementing, and monitoring quality initiatives that promote clinical outcomes and demonstrate nursing excellence. Supports and facilitates the attainment of institutional goals and strategic plans. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards. Skills & Requirements Required master's degree in nursing Required licenses/certifications in the following by Texas Board of Nursing or Nursing Licensure Compact and American Heart Association: RN - Lic-Registered Nurses BLS - Cert-Basic Life Support Required at least 4 years of experience in nursing for specified patient population Pediatric Hematology/Oncology experience About Us Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years. Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children ’ s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children ’ s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children ’ s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children ’ s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children ’ s Health Plan, the nation ’ s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children ’ s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children ’ s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children ’ s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation. Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved. Job Info Job Identification 425004 Job Category Registered Nurse Posting Date 05/29/2026, 05:40 PM Degree Level Master's Degree Job Schedule Full time Job Shift Day Locations D 6701 Fannin St, Houston, TX, 77030, US #J-18808-Ljbffr