Clinical Nurse, Outpatient - Genitourinary Cancer Center

The *Genitourinary Center at MD Anderson *is one of the world's most-recognized treatment centers for Genitourinary cancers. Research by MD Anderson physicians has pioneered new standards of care for Bladder cancer and other Urologic procedures. Our active research program and collaboration allow patients the opportunity to be part of clinical trials that are not available in many community urology clinics.

The *GU Center *has internationally-known doctors who have dedicated their careers to advancing global knowledge about staging and treating GU cancers.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of nursing experience.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8-hour shift assigned between the hours of 7am and 5pm; based on the business need.

Shift during orientation is 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. After orientation, the start time for the 8-hour shift may vary based on business need.

*Salary: *$68,000 - minimum - $105,200 midpoint - $142,500 maxiumum

Hourly breakdown of salary range: minimum $32.69 - midpoint $50.58 - maximum $68.51

Why Join Us? (What's in it for YOU)

• *World-Class Impact: *Work at the #1 cancer center in the nation and contribute to groundbreaking research and patient care.

• *Professional Growth: *Access to cutting-edge clinical trials and continuing education opportunities.

• *Collaborative Environment: *Join a multidisciplinary team of experts who are leaders in oncology care.

• *Patient-Centered Mission: *Make a difference in the lives of patients and families every day.

Job Functions

• Accountable for the management and provision of patient care in assigned area.

• Assesses patient's needs for nursing care and other services, using clinical skills and visual, aural and analytical abilities.

• Collaborates with physicians, other services, patient and patient's family to plan care and evaluate outcomes.

• Integrates knowledge of age-specific care needs, principles of oncology practice, institutional goals and standards and current professional practice standards in providing care for patients.

• Demonstrates clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies.

• Assures continuity of care through appropriate discharge planning, patient education and coordination of services.

• Acts as a patient and family advocate to uphold patient rights.

• Organizes and prioritizes work of patient care team; trains, coaches and assists team members to ensure optimum patient care and efficient use of resources.

• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

Required: Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing

Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Required: Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification if working in the following department: ASC Post Anesthesia (600761).

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) if working in the following departments: ASC Post Anesthesia (600761) or Pedi - Child & Adolescent Center (113200).

Preferred: OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification, Certification in specialty practice.

EXPERIENCE

Preferred: Two years of clinical nurse experience in an ambulatory/outpatient setting.

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 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: 180451

• Employment Status: Full-Time

• Employee Status: Regular

• Work Week: Days

• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 68,000

• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 105,200

• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 142,500

• 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

#LI-Onsite