Oncology Clinical Trials Nurse

The Outpatient Clinical Nurse plays a vital role in delivering coordinated, high-quality patient care across the continuum of care within Diagnostic Imaging at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center - League City . This department supports complex outpatient care environments where interdisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based practice, and patient advocacy are essential to achieving optimal clinical and operational outcomes. The Outpatient Clinical Nurse is accountable for implementing care plans, prioritizing patient needs, and supporting the patient care team to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate care delivery.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. As part of UT MD Anderson, the Outpatient Clinical Nurse contributes directly to the institution's mission to eliminate cancer by integrating patient care, research, prevention, and education while supporting patients, families, and the broader community.
The ideal candidate for the Outpatient Clinical Nurse role will have formal education in nursing, relevant clinical nursing experience-preferably in an outpatient or ambulatory care setting-and the appropriate nursing licensure and certifications required to practice professional nursing in Texas, along with a strong commitment to evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continuous professional development.
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes while advancing your nursing career at UT MD Anderson, an organization nationally and globally recognized for excellence in oncology care. The Outpatient Clinical Nurse role supports professional growth, clinical autonomy, collaboration with leading experts, and a work environment that values innovation, education, and work-life balance.
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 institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
• Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
• Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts
• Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.

PLUS - 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!
MD Anderson is among 25 of hospitals in the world who have earned six consecutive Magnet Recognition Program® designations from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Our nursing community transforms nursing care through clinical practice, education, and research. Each day, more than 4,400 registered nurses deliver compassionate, evidence-based cancer care to patients and their families.
Provide patient- and family-centered care aligned with unit values, beliefs, and behaviors
Participate in daily unit operations to support financial and resource stewardship goals
Deliver quality, fiscally responsible patient care through efficient resource utilization
Anticipate patient and family needs in collaboration with charge nurses and nursing leadership
Practice autonomously within the scope of professional nursing practice
Participate in and support change initiatives and unit-based improvements
Foster peer relationships through coaching, mentoring, and team collaboration
Apply new and existing evidence to patient care standards and clinical practice
Incorporate innovations and improvements into care delivery systems
Comply with regulatory and professional practice standards
Demonstrate proficiency in clinical technologies used in patient care
Participate in assessing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based care processes
Provide feedback to nursing leadership on clerical and clinical staff performance
Contribute to staff performance evaluations and professional development processes
Maximize productivity to achieve unit goals and desired outcomes
Build partnerships to strengthen practice and improve patient and family outcomes
Deliver evidence-based nursing care consistent with institutional, state, and national standards
Utilize systematic approaches to achieve measurable, outcome-focused patient care
Maintain knowledge of quality improvement initiatives and institutional best practices
Evaluate the impact of care delivery on patient outcomes, workforce metrics, and institutional goals
Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Bachelor's Degree Nursing.

WORK EXPERIENCE

~ Required: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license. ASC Post Anesthesia (600761). ASC Post Anesthesia (600761) or Pedi - Child & Adolescent Center (113200). Preferred: OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification Certification in specialty practice area. 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.
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.