Per Diem Nurse - Ambulatory Treatment Center

Ambulatory Treatment Center Nurse

The Ambulatory Treatment Center nurse has the competence and competencies regarding all aspects of administering and monitoring a variety of systemic cancer therapies and other injectable infusions to an adult population in the Ambulatory Treatment Center.

The ideal candidate will have infusion experience (chemotherapy infusion preferred).

Shift: 9:00 am - 7:30 pm

Location: May require rotating between all ATC units based on business need: ATC Main, ATC Mays and/or ATC Life Science Plaza (LSP).

What's in it for you?

Develop advanced infusion expertise by administering and monitoring a wide range of systemic cancer therapiesincluding chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and research-based treatmentswhile strengthening critical skills in venous access, pump management, and safe handling of hazardous drugs.

Work in a collaborative, high-performance environment where you partner with physicians and an interdisciplinary team, sharpen your communication and patient education abilities, and support patients through complex treatments and side effect management.

Enjoy a dynamic outpatient role with variety and growth, including experience across multiple ATC locations, a consistent weekday schedule with optional weekends/holidays, and the opportunity to make a measurable impact on patient outcomes every day.

The primary purpose of the Clinical Nurse position is to positively affect patient outcomes by providing, coordinating, and supporting evidence based direct patient care across the continuum of care. The highest quality of patient care and the appropriate use of resources is achieved in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Key functions include: infusions administered may include (but are not limited to) standard of care and research chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy, blood products, IVIG, growth factors, antibiotics, electrolytes and hydration. Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills. Has the ability to assess and educate patients and family/caregivers to ensure future care needs are met. Develops collaborative, professional relationships with physicians and all members of the health care team. Specific competencies include: IV insertion and venous access device management, accurate administration and monitoring of infusions via a variety of routes (oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous), performing an independent double-check for chemotherapy administration, safe handling and disposal of chemotherapy to minimize patient and staff exposure to hazardous drugs, continuous infusion pumps (connects and disconnects), management of treatment related side effects and adverse reactions, minimizing the risk for infection among patients who are actually or potentially immunocompromised, knowledge needed to facilitate early detection of specific side effects that lead to effective self-management of the side effect when it does occur.

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing (RN). Preferred: Bachelor's degree in nursing

Experience: One year of relevant clinical nursing experience. Preferred: Two years of nursing experience; Chemo-infusion experience.

Licensure/Certification: Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. Preferred: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification as required by patient care area. OCN Oncology Nursing Certification; certification in oncology or specialty area.

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. 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.