Clinical Nurse, Outpatient - Radiation Oncology Breast Clinic

Clinical Nurse Outpatient Radiation Oncology Breast Clinic

The Clinical Nurse Outpatient Radiation Oncology Breast Clinic plays a vital role in delivering comprehensive patient care within the Radiation Oncology Breast Clinic, ensuring high-quality, coordinated, and compassionate services across the care continuum. MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. As a nationally recognized leader, the organization is committed to exceptional patient outcomes supported by multidisciplinary collaboration. In this environment, the Clinical Nurse Outpatient Radiation Oncology Breast Clinic supports direct patient care, contributes to clinical research activity, and upholds institutional standards through safe practice, continuous learning, and patient advocacy. The Clinical Nurse Outpatient Radiation Oncology Breast Clinic collaborates with physicians, clinical teams, patients, and families to deliver excellent care and optimize clinical effectiveness.

The ideal candidate is an experienced outpatient nurse with oncology or radiation oncology background, Epic proficiency, and skill in IV and PAC access. A nursing degree, Texas RN license, and required life support certifications, along with strong clinical judgment and patient-centered practice, will support success in this role. Based on the annual salary range of $68,000.00-$105,000.00-$142,000.00, the hourly breakdown (40-hour work week) is: Minimum $32.69 - Midpoint $50.48 - Maximum $68.27. The typical work schedule is primarily Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, with some early evening shifts (up to 7:00pm), weekend shifts, and some holidays required.

Why Us?

This role directly supports MD Anderson's mission by delivering safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care in a specialized oncology clinic. Team members in this area gain exposure to advanced radiation oncology practice, multidisciplinary care coordination, and opportunities for ongoing professional growth while contributing to improved patient outcomes and enhanced access to care.

• 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

Patient Care & Clinical Practice

• Assess patient needs using clinical, visual, aural, and analytical skills
• Provide direct patient care and coordinate services across the continuum of care
• Administer medications, perform procedures, and manage clinical emergencies
• Deliver age-specific and oncology-focused care aligned with institutional standards
• Support discharge planning and patient education to promote continuity of care

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with physicians, multidisciplinary services, patients, and families to plan and evaluate care outcomes
• Act as an advocate to uphold patient rights
• Support coordination of care among team members and services

Clinical Competence & Professional Practice

• Demonstrate competency in technologies, procedures, and clinical interventions
• Integrate research results and evidence-based practice into patient care
• Participate in data collection for active research studies

Team Leadership & Support

• Organize and prioritize work for the patient care team to ensure efficient use of resources
• Train, coach, and assist team members to uphold clinical standards and enhance performance

Safety & Quality

• Ensure safe care delivery aligned with professional practice standards
• Support quality improvement initiatives within the clinic

Education

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

Work Experience

• Required: None
• Preferred: 2 years experience in an ambulatory setting.

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.