Outpatient Clinical Nurse - Diagnostic Imaging / Northwest Houston

Outpatient Clinical Nurse

The University of Texas - MD Anderson Cancer Center's Diagnostic Imaging department is one of the most advanced imaging centers in the world, dedicated solely to cancer care. DI provides:

• Comprehensive imaging services including CT, MRI, PET/CT, Ultrasound, Mammography, Interventional Radiology, and Nuclear Medicine.
• Specialized oncology-focused imaging utilizing state-of-the-art technology for detection, staging, treatment planning, and monitoring.
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary model involving radiologists, nurses, technologists, and oncology teams.
• High-volume, high-acuity patient care, offering nurses exposure to complex oncologic cases.
• Strong emphasis on patient experience, ensuring comfort, communication, and high-quality care throughout the imaging process.

The Outpatient Clinical Nurse at our Northwest Houston Diagnostic Imaging Center plays a vital role in patient preparation, education, safety, procedural support, contrast management, reaction response, throughput coordination, and high-level patient interaction. The Outpatient Clinical Nurse coordinates and delivers patient-centered, evidence-based care across the continuum in Diagnostic Imaging. This role works as part of an inter-professional team, advocates for patients and families, and supports staff development to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Shift / hours: Monday - Friday / 8:30am - 5pm / Weekend rotation: Saturday and Sunday / 10am - 6:30pm. This role will also provide weekend coverage of both Northwest Houston and the Woodlands locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Transformational Leadership | New Knowledge, Innovation & Improvement
• Deliver quality, cost-effective patient care using available resources responsibly.
• Anticipate patient and family needs in collaboration with nursing leadership.
• Participate in unit change initiatives and support positive team culture.
• Apply new evidence and comply with regulatory standards.
• Utilize imaging technology and contribute to process improvement.
• Structural Empowerment
• Provide input for performance evaluations of staff and promote accountability.
• Demonstrate effective communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution.
• Support a culture of innovation, professional growth, and strong patient outcomes.
• Build collaborative relationships across the unit and department.
• Exemplary Professional Practice & Empirical Outcomes
• Deliver evidence-based care aligned with the Texas Nurse Practice Act and MD Anderson standards.
• Provide systematic, outcome-driven care with measurable improvements.
• Maintain ethical practice, compassion, and clinical competence.
• Engage in lifelong learning and professional development.
• Contribute to the assessment and analysis of clinical and quality metrics.
• Other Duties
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support department and institutional goals.

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.