Clinical Nurse, Outpatient - Clinical Center for Targeted Therapy (CCTT)

The Clinical Center For Targeted Therapy

The Clinical Center for Targeted Therapy is MD Anderson's leading Phase I clinical trials program, offering patients access to innovative, first in human cancer treatments. The team evaluates new immunotherapies, chemotherapies, and targeted therapies designed to block the molecular drivers of cancer growth. The center also conducts select Phase II trials to advance the most promising therapies.

Joining this department means contributing to groundbreaking research and helping bring the next generation of cancer treatments to patients.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree and bring at least one year of clinical nursing experience, with strong preference for candidates who have worked in inpatient care or oncology settings. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent clinical judgment, a patient centered approach, and the ability to thrive in a fast paced, research driven environment.

Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (1 closing day)

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

What's In It for You:

Impactful, Cutting-Edge Work: Contribute directly to first in human Phase I clinical trials and next generation cancer therapies, playing a crucial role in bringing innovative treatments to patients faster.

Advanced Clinical Development: Strengthen your clinical expertise through hands on coordination with physicians, research nurses, and multidisciplinary leaders, while gaining exposure to high level research protocols and breakthrough therapeutic strategies.

Supportive & Stable Environment: Benefit from a consistent Monday-Friday schedule, competitive compensation, and a collaborative team culture that values professional growth, work life balance, and compassionate patient care.

Summary

The primary purpose of the Outpatient Clinical Nurse position manages patient outcomes by providing direct patient care, coordinating and supporting clinical and research aspects of care across the continuum. This position impacts quality of patient care, patient outcomes and use of resources in a designated area in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Key Functions

• Coordinates patients' care with the interdisciplinary team and serves as a primary contact for patients. Assists in directing patients throughout their plan of care as directed by the physician
• Has general working knowledge of departmental research protocols. Ability to briefly review eligibility checklists, and coordinates with research nurse in enrolling patients and monitoring patients while on research protocols
• Responds to voice mail and electronic communication with the patients, responding within 24 hours on non-emergent calls.
• Acts on behalf of patients and family to ensure care that is safe and appropriate with consideration for values, multiplicity and human rights.
• Participates in nursing and medical research and facilitates transfer of new knowledge to patient care.
• 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

Required: None Preferred: One year of clinical nurse experience; inpatient nursing and oncology experience is a plus.

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.