Clinical Nurse, Outpatient - Mohs Surgery

UT MD Anderson has a Clinical Nurse opportunity in Mohs Surgery. The ideal candidate will be an RN with at least two years of experience. Prefer candidates with dermatology, Mohs, procedural, or surgical experience.

Shift: 8-hour shift Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (flexibility required for late cases)

Salary range: $68,000 - minimum - $105,200 midpoint - $142,500 maximum
Hourly breakdown of salary range: minimum $32.69 - midpoint $50.58 - maximum $68.51

Why Join MD Anderson as a Clinical Nurse in Mohs Surgery?

What You'll Gain
• Purpose-Driven Work: Make a meaningful impact in cancer care.
• Professional Growth: Access continuing education, specialty certifications, and a residency program for new RNs.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with expert teams in a supportive, innovative environment.
• Empowerment & Innovation: Use advanced technology and evidence-based practices.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent weekday schedule-no nights, weekends, or holidays.
• Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive health, retirement, and career development support

SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the Outpatient Clinical Nurse position is to coordinate and implement patient care across the continuum of care. The Outpatient Clinical Nurse is accountable and responsible for providing quality, evidence-based patient care through the appropriate use of resources in collaboration with the inter-professional team. 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.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Transformational Leadership & Innovation
The Clinical Nurse provides patient-centered care aligned with unit values and future-focused practices.

Leadership Responsibilities:
• Actively participates in daily operations to meet financial and care goals.
• Delivers high-quality, cost-effective care using resources efficiently.
• Anticipates patient and family needs in collaboration with nursing leadership.
• Practices autonomously within the scope of professional nursing standards.
• Supports and leads change initiatives with commitment to team goals.
• Builds peer relationships through coaching and mentoring.
• Promotes a varied and supportive environment for staff and patients.

Innovation & Improvement:
• Applies evidence-based practices and integrates new knowledge into care delivery.
• Complies with regulatory standards and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
• Utilizes technology proficiently to enhance patient care.
• Participates in evaluating and improving care outcomes using empirical data.

Structural Empowerment
The Clinical Nurse contributes to unit success through problem-solving, collaboration, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provides performance feedback to leadership for clerical and clinical staff.
• Supports a Just Culture by promoting accountability and professional development.
• Maximizes productivity to meet unit goals.
• Demonstrates strong communication, conflict resolution, and collaboration skills.
• Builds partnerships to improve patient and family outcomes.

Exemplary Professional Practice & Outcomes
The Clinical Nurse delivers exceptional care through evidence-based practice and professional integrity.

Professional Practice:
• Adheres to nursing standards, institutional policies, and the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
• Uses a systematic approach to deliver measurable, outcome-focused care.
• Communicates effectively across disciplines and with patients and families.
• Integrates ethical principles and maintains clinical and technological proficiency.
• Pursues lifelong learning and professional development through organizations and education.

Empirical Outcomes:
• Maintains knowledge of quality improvement initiatives and best practices.
• Uses institutional metrics to evaluate and enhance patient care and nursing performance.

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

WORK EXPERIENCE
Required: None
Preferred: Two years of relevant clinical nursing experience. Dermatology, Mohs, procedural, or surgical experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
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.

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: 182348
• 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

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