Clinical Nurse - Pediatrics ICU - Nights

Clinical Nurse Position at MD Anderson's Pediatrics ICU (PICU)

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center and Texas Children's Hospital are partnering to create the Kinder Children's Cancer Center, a joint program focused on advancing pediatric cancer care. As this partnership progresses, pediatric patient care and operations will transition over time. The timing of this transition is subject to change and a definitive transition date has not yet been established. For the foreseeable future, this position will support the Department of Pediatrics and provide services to our pediatric patient population. As the transition to the Kinder Children's Cancer Center progresses, the responsibilities and work assignment associated with this position are expected to change. MD Anderson's current plan is to retain employees hired into these positions and transition them to other areas of the institution as pediatric operations evolve. While every effort will be made to place employees in another appropriate area within MD Anderson, the specific department, work assignment, responsibilities, schedule, and other details of any future assignment cannot be determined at this time and cannot be guaranteed. Candidates should understand that this position is being recruited to meet the current needs of Pediatrics, with the expectation that the employee's assignment may change in the future as part of this institutional transition.

Join MD Anderson's Pediatrics ICU (PICU) team as a Clinical Nurse and provide specialized, compassionate care to children facing complex and critical health needs. In this fast-paced environment, you'll care for high-acuity pediatric patients while working alongside physicians and a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, evidence-based care at one of the world's leading cancer centers. What's in it for you? You'll have the opportunity to strengthen your pediatric critical care expertise while managing complex patient needs, administering medications and treatments, performing procedures, using advanced clinical technology, and responding to emergencies. You'll collaborate closely with physicians, patients, and families to develop individualized plans of care, evaluate outcomes, and help guide patients through every stage of their critical care journey. You'll also play an important role beyond the bedside by serving as a patient and family advocate, coordinating care and education, supporting discharge planning, and helping ensure continuity throughout the patient's experience. You'll have opportunities to contribute to research and evidence-based practice while training, coaching, and supporting fellow team members to promote excellent patient care and effective use of resources. At MD Anderson, you'll also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, an annual merit increase program, annual incentive opportunities, an employer-funded pension contribution, medical/dental/vision coverage, generous paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

This position is for 40 hours a week on a night shift. The ideal candidate will have prior PICU experience.

Job Summary

Manages patient outcomes by providing, coordinating and supporting clinical aspects of direct patient care across the continuum of care. Key responsibilities include:

• Accountable for the management and provision of patient care in assigned area.
• Assesses patient's needs for nursing care and multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborates with physicians, other services, patient and patient's family to plan care and evaluate outcomes.
• Improves practice by integrating results and theories of research studies.
• Participates in data collection for current studies.
• Demonstrates clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies.
• Documents care according to established standards.
• Accesses, inputs and retrieves information from computer systems.
• Assures continuity of care through appropriate discharge planning, patient education and coordination of services.
• Acts as a patient and family advocate in order to uphold patient rights.
• Trains, coaches and assists team members to ensure optimum patient care and efficient use of resources.

Education

Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Work Experience

Required: None

Licenses and Certifications

Required (upon hire): RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure: Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license AND ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support AND PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support, if working in the following department: Nrsg Post Anesthesia Care Unit (600160)

Preferred (upon hire): OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification Certification in specialty practice area

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.