Experienced Clinical Nurse - Leukemia/Lymphoma

The Experienced Clinical Nurse at MD Anderson Cancer Center manages patient outcomes by providing, coordinating, and supporting clinical aspects of direct patient care across the continuum of care. They impact quality of patient care, patient outcomes, and use of resources in a designated area in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, a Texas RN license, and at least one year of nursing experience in an acute care setting. Candidates must work either the Day/Evening shift (7:00am - 7:00pm) or Evening/Night shift (7:00pm - 7:00am), Monday - Friday, with rotating weekends and holidays. The G19 Leukemia/Lymphoma unit is a 48-bed unit within the hematology cohort. Hematology patients are hospitalized for supportive care during active, aggressive high-dose chemotherapy/biotherapy and cellular therapy through a wide range of morbidity related symptoms, as well as re-hospitalization for treatment side effects. Leukemia care includes diagnosis, induction, consolidation, maintenance chemotherapy and symptom management, as well as salvage therapies for relapsed disease. Patients with lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and mycosis fungoides are treated with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologic agents and radiation therapy. Hourly Breakdown of Salary Range Minimum $32.70 - Midpoint $50.48 - Maximum $68.26 MD Anderson Offers Our Nurses Three 12 hour shifts per week, 1872 hours per year (minimum) Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave and other paid leave programs Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts Fertility benefits State of Texas longevity pay Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups nurses will earn up to $8,320 in annual department-based differentials for all inpatient units Clinical Nurses relocating from 100+ miles from MD Anderson will also qualify for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance! Job Responsibilities Manage patient outcomes by providing, coordinating, and supporting clinical aspects of direct patient care across the continuum of care. Collaborate with physicians, other services, patients and family to plan care and evaluate outcomes. Improve practice by integrating results and theories of research studies. Participate in data collection for current studies. Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies. Document care according to established standards. Access, input and retrieve information from computer systems. Assure continuity of care through appropriate discharge planning, patient education and coordination of services. Act as a patient and family advocate to uphold patient rights. Train, coach and assist team members to ensure optimum patient care and efficient use of resources. Education Required Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing. Education Preferred Bachelor of Science in Nursing would be a plus. Experience Required All clinical nurses with less than one year registered nurse (RN) work experience will be required to participate in the Clinical Nurse Residency Program. This position is not eligible for the residency program. Experience Preferred Must have at least one year of RN experience in a hospital or acute care setting. Licenses/Certifications Required Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN). Licenses/Certifications Preferred Certification in oncology or other nursing specialty. 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. 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: 179197 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Day/Evening, Evening/Night, Rotating, Weekends Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 68,000 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 105,000 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 142,000 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center